Corriere della Sera: Războiul de uzură îl împinge pe Putin spre o alegere riscantă: Mobilizare în masă în Rusia sau o nouă escaladare la Kaliningrad?

Vladimir Putin faces a critical decision regarding mass mobilization due to military setbacks in Ukraine, raising concerns about a potential new front in Kaliningrad. The Kremlin is discreetly testing recruitment procedures, indicating a shift towards more visible human sacrifices. Despite previous avoidance of large-scale mobilization, the ongoing war necessitates a reconsideration of strategies, including potential recruitment from various demographics. However, economic and military limitations, along with political risks, complicate this decision. Kaliningrad's strategic significance adds another layer to the situation, as NATO remains vigilant about Russia's military maneuvers.