Russian regional mobilization failures signal 'spasmodic' conscription pattern

Russian political scientist Ekaterina Schulmann assesses recent regional mobilization efforts as 'a mobilization in spasms,' indicating that local authorities like Penza have missed recruitment targets for the front. She deems a repeat of the 2022 partial mobilization unlikely, but foresees recurring, localized conscription drives becoming the norm. This suggests ongoing Russian manpower challenges and potential domestic friction.