Ukraine latest updates: No plans to expand mobilisation – Putin

Ukraine news from Oct 15: Despite Russian setbacks in Ukraine, Putin says there are no plans to mobilise more troops.

Vladimir Putin sitting behind podium with flags behind him
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the summit of leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Astana, Kazakhstan, October 14, 2022 [Sputnik/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool via Reuters]
By Edna Mohamed and Arwa Ibrahim
Published On 14 Oct 2022

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  • Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow has no plans to expand military mobilisation and warns direct clash with NATO would lead to “global catastrophe”.
  • Moscow-installed officials in Kherson urge locals to flee to Russia, citing incessant Ukrainian shelling.