In a televised address to the nation, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that military reservists would be sent to Ukraine as part of the "partial mobilization" of the Russian armed forces.<br /><br />He said it was a necessary step to ensure the territorial integrity and protection of people in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine.<br /><br />Vladimir Putin also accused the West of nuclear blackmail against Russia.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Western countries have condemned Moscow's plans to hold urgent so-called referendums in parts of Ukraine that are currently under Russian control.<br />Russian Federation Vladimir Putin addresses Partial Military Mobilization to fight Ukraine
