Russia's order for 300,000 additional troops has led to anti-war protests and hurried plans to flee the country as recruitment officers fan out across the country. The penalty for refusing service? 10 years in prison.
Riot police detain demonstrators during a protest against mobilization in Moscow on Wednesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists in Russia, effective immediately.Riot police detain demonstrators during a protest against mobilization in Moscow on Wednesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists in Russia, effective immediately.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu ordered an immediate call-up of 300,000 additional troops — even as multipleThe Kremlin has tasked regional governors with overseeing the draft and stiffened penalties for refusal of service or desertion to 10 years in prison. Meanwhile, the decree's impact is increasingly clear. Dozens of videos have emerged on social media showing families and friends seeing off young recruits to fight. These were scenes few Russians could have imagined even last week.
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