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What is military mobilisation?
Military mobilisation is when a country calls up its reserve forces or civilians for active service. While it can boost troop numbers, it carries significant risks. For Russia, a further mobilisation could prompt a large exodus of skilled workers, damaging the economy and potentially sparking public discontent, which Putin is trying to avoid.
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