Russia Starts Blocking Reservists From Leaving Country
Complaints have surged since March, with 73 conscripts seeking help in two weeks and 23 denied border crossing, Idite Lesom said.
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Russia Begins Denying Foreign Passports to Men as Mobilization Fears Grow
Russian men subject to military registration have begun reporting refusals and delays in obtaining international passports, with some applicants told that restrictions imposed by military enlistment offices prevent them from leaving the country.
However, the man did not receive summonses or a commission — 9 September 2026
Russian conscripts began to refuse to process foreign passports because of travel restrictions, which are not shown in the Register of Orders or in the Register of Military Records. This is reported by the "Recruitee's School" and "May explain." The "Recruitee's School" was contacted by a 25-year-old Russian who is permanently registered in Yakutia but lives in another region. He said that he had applied through the State Services for a foreign …
In Russia, military personnel began refusing to issue foreign passports, citing temporary restrictions on leaving the country, while some citizens reported delays in obtaining documents.
Russia appears to be gradually expanding measures related to mobilization, now also restricting the right to leave the country for some reservists. According to the Russian human rights organization “Idite Lesom”, the first known case was recorded where a reservist was unable to travel abroad following a decision by the military registration and enlistment office. This […] The article Moscow tightens the noose: Ban on leaving for reservists also…
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