Moscow orders veterans and reservists to war

The Independent's Morning Headlines email [View online]( September 21, 2022 [Morning Headlines]( 1 / [Putin announces partial military mobilisation in address to Russia]( Vladimir Putin has announced the partial military mobilisation of Russia in a special address to the nation. The Russian president said members of the military reserve, especially those with experience of active duty, would be called up, a move which comes as Russia has faced weeks of setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine. “We are talking about partial mobilisation, that is, only citizens who are currently in the reserve will be subject to conscription, and above all, those who served in the armed forces have a certain military speciality and relevant experience,” Mr Putin said.   2 / [Liz Truss and Joe Biden clash over economic policy ahead of US meeting]( US president attacks ‘trickle down’ economics, as PM admits her tax cuts will benefit rich most 3 / [Put David Beckham out of his misery – give the man a knighthood]( Why is it taking such an oddly long time for ‘Sir David’ to become a reality? 4 / Ivan Toney and the long road to the top]( Brentford striker reflects on his long and winding journey as he prepares to make his England debut 5 / [King ‘plans for slimmed down coronation and monarchy’ amid cost-of-living crisis]( Date for ceremony has not yet been announced, but May and June 2023 are possibilities     The Big Question Who is the chain-smoking, fashion-forward Queen of Denmark? Following the death of Her Majesty [Queen Elizabeth II]( on 8 September, [Denmark](’s [Queen Margrethe]( II now finds herself the world’s only queen regnant, Europe’s longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch on the international stage bar the Sultan of Brunei. Queen Margrethe, 82, attended the state funeral of her British counterpart in London on Monday alongside her son, Crown Prince Frederik – whose wife Princess Mary was seemingly “uninvited” after [an embarrassing diplomatic blunder]( – and was seen to shed a tear at the spectacle of the coffin draped in the royal standard as it lay in Westminster Abbey. [For the full story click here >](   Watch/ [How will the royal family change following Queen Elizabeth II's death?](   NUMBER OF THE DAY 28 million – The [BBC]( says it achieved UK audience highs of 28 million watching its coverage of the state funeral of [Queen Elizabeth II]( on Monday (19 September).   QUOTE OF THE DAY “I now believe in proof, in results. There is a will to re-engage, to move on and to show that we are allies and friends in a complex world.” – French president Emmanuel Macron has said the UK and France must “move on” from controversial remarks made by Liz Truss during the Tory leadership race.       Other stories you might like   [UK considers joining new ‘European political community’](   [Ex-police officer ‘preyed on vulnerable women’ he met while investigating crimes, court told](   [Teenager claims she woke up to discover Benjamin Mendy’s friend raping her](       Articles available exclusively to subscribers Ian Hamilton, The Independent - [How exactly does the new health secretary propose to ‘fix’ the NHS?](   Other newsletters you might like [The Race Report] The Race Report Fortnightly, 7am (UK time) Written by Nadine White [Sign up]( [Inside Politics] Inside Politics Weekdays, 8am (UK time) Written by Matt Mathers [Sign up](   If you can spare a minute we’d love your [feedback]( on our newsletters. [The Independent]( Join the conversation or follow us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders. If you do not want to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, please [unsubscribe](list_name=IND_Headlines_Masterlist_CDP). If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe [here](. This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our [privacy notice]( and [cookie policy](.