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100,000 Russians flee amid rumors of Putin mobilization

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Ukrainian intelligence sources say Moscow is preparing to mobilize 300,000 soldiers before the end of the year, while several media outlets have reported similar claims.
  • More than 113,000 Russians have crossed into Georgia since the rumors began circulating, and thousands more have reportedly gone to Armenia.
  • Military analyst Jörgen Elfving said many people may be taking the rumors seriously and trying to avoid conscription in advance.

More than 113,000 Russians have crossed into Georgia since reports began circulating that Moscow could announce a new mobilization, according to Politico. Data cited by Radio Free Europe also indicates that thousands of Russians have traveled to Armenia.

The movement follows claims from Ukrainian intelligence sources that Moscow is preparing to mobilize 300,000 soldiers before the end of the year. Several media outlets have published similar reports in recent weeks, although the material does not state that a mobilization order has been issued.

Military analyst Jörgen Elfving said the rumors may already be influencing people’s decisions. “There are probably a large number of individuals who have taken the rumors of a mobilization seriously and are trying in good time to avoid being called up,” he said.

Elfving also said the Kremlin could use other methods to avoid widespread public discontent, without specifying what those measures might be.

There are probably a large number of individuals who have taken the rumors of a mobilization seriously and are trying in good time to avoid being called up.

— Jörgen ElfvingThe military analyst describes why some Russians may be leaving the country.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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