Published 2 years ago

Russians flee to Istanbul after mobilization call

Summary by Ground News

Russian authorities tried to calm an anxious public about the draft. The exodus unfolded as a Kremlin-orchestrated referendum got underway seeking to make occupied regions of Ukraine part of Russia. The EU banned direct flights between its 27 member states and Russia after the attack on Ukraine, and recently agreed to limit issuing Schengen visas.

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The Guardian

Border queues build as people flee Russia to escape Putin’s call-up

Miles-long traffic jams form as Russia’s neighbours debate whether to welcome those trying to avoid military draft

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Hindustan Times

Long queues of cars at Russia-Georgia border amid Putin's call-up

Russia-Ukraine War: The checkpoint has become a popular route used by Russians attempting to leave the country fearing the draft.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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Irish Independent

Queue at Georgian border 40km long as men flee Russian conscription

Russians abandoned their cars and jumped on scooters in a desperate attempt to escape across the clogged border into Georgia amid an exodus sparked by Vladimir Putin’s mobilisation.

2 years ago·Ireland

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IBTimes

Russians Flee To Istanbul After Mobilisation Call

Russians flee to Istanbul after mobilisation call

2 years ago·United States

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The Straits Times

Russians flee to Istanbul after mobilisation call

Some air ticket prices shoot up 10-fold after Russia issues a call-up for its war in Ukraine. Read more at straitstimes.com.

2 years ago·Singapore

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KCRA 3

Military-aged men flee Russia, fearing call-up to fight in Ukraine

Military-aged men fled Russia, filling planes and causing traffic jams at border crossings on the second full day of the Kremlin's partial military mobilization.

2 years ago·Sacramento, United States

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