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Putin sets partial military call-up, won’t ‘bluff’ on nukes

In this handout photo taken from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu speaks in televised remarks in Moscow, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists in Russia, in a measure that appeared to be an admission that Moscow’s war against Ukraine isn't going according to plan after nearly seven months of fighting. Only those with relevant combat and service experience will be mobilized, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu said. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

A firefighter works to remove a hanging window frame of a residential building that was damaged after a Russian attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

FILE In this photo released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu chairs a meeting of the Defense Ministry Board in Moscow, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a partial mobilization in Russia as the fighting reaches nearly seven months. Shoigu said in a televised interview Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 that conscripts and students won't be mobilized — only those with relevant combat and service experience will be. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP, File)

In this image made from video released by the Russian Presidential Press Service, Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the nation in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (Russian Presidential Press Service via AP)

In this image made from a video released by the Russian Presidential Press Service, Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the nation in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (Russian Presidential Press Service via AP)

Putin sets partial military call-up, won’t ‘bluff’ on nukes