Published Sep 2, 2026, 2:40 PM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

Putin Avoids Formal Mass Mobilization Due to Public Tolerance Limits

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Putin has actively tried to avoid a formal mass mobilization due to an understanding of the Russian public's limited tolerance for the conflict and the implicit social contract he has with the Russian people, which is based on their political disengagement in exchange for stability.