Amid ongoing criticism over Russia’s partial military mobilization, President Vladimir Putin has hinted at the possibility of closing the country’s borders. This has sparked further outrage and concerns among the Russian population..
**Background**.
In late September 2022, Putin announced a partial military mobilization, calling up 300,000 reservists to bolster Russia’s military in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. This move came after a series of setbacks for the Russian army in eastern Ukraine..
**Putin’s Statements**.
During a meeting with the Russian Security Council on September 29, Putin stated that he was closely monitoring the situation on the borders and would not hesitate to close them if necessary. He said, .
