The 300,000 body problem: Russia mobilises and threatens
The 300,000 body problem: Russia mobilises and threatens  
Podcast: The Intelligence from The Economist
Published On: Wed Sep 21 2022
Description: This morning Vladimir Putin announced that Russia would call up more troops to fight in Ukraine, said his goal of “liberating” eastern Ukraine remained unchanged and accused the west of “nuclear blackmail.” Our correspondent parses his speech. Our midterm series heads to Maine, to see how Democrats are fighting for rural voters. And a new discovery in Borneo rewrites the history of surgery.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer