The BBC and other sources are reporting thousands of Russians have protested Putin's call up of the Russian army reserves. It appears hundreds have been arrested, in St. Petersburg, Moscow and in the Russian Far East.
It is also reported that one way flights out of Russia have sold out, and at least one source reports the government has banned any man aged 18-65 from leaving.
The BBC also reports Putin has announced snap referendums in the occupied territories of Ukraine with the aim of incorporating them into Russia itself. And not coincidentally declared he will do "anything" to defend Russian territory.
As we've noted before, Putin has painted himself into a corner where he either "wins" or is killed by his own people. Expect him to eventually declare Russia is in a war of survival, and draft civilians.
Putin will go forward regardless because he personally has no other choice. Sadly, Russia gets to share his fate to some extent.
