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Putin Faces Troop Shortages, Russians Fear New Mobilization
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Putin Faces Troop Shortages, Russians Fear New Mobilization

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russian peace organization "Get lost" is reportedly receiving a high volume of inquiries from men seeking to avoid conscription and flee the country.
  • The organization, which aids Russian army deserters, is facing increased pressure from the Kremlin.
  • These developments suggest that the Russian government may be considering a new wave of mobilization due to significant troop losses.

The Russian peace organization "Get lost" is reportedly at the forefront of a growing number of inquiries from men seeking to evade military conscription and escape Russia. The group, which provides assistance to Russian army deserters, has become a target of increased pressure from the Kremlin.

According to reports, the organization is receiving between 150 and 200 daily requests via the Telegram social network. These requests come from men of all ages who are looking for ways to avoid being drafted, leave the country, find asylum, and ultimately save their lives from what they perceive as President Putin's war machine.

This surge in demand for assistance and the pressure on "Get lost" are seen as indicators that the Russian government might be contemplating another large-scale mobilization. Such a move would likely be a response to significant troop losses experienced by Russia since the beginning of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The organization, described as a prominent figure on Russia's list of state enemies, highlights the growing anxiety within the Kremlin regarding the war's human cost and the potential for internal dissent. The increasing number of individuals seeking to desert or flee underscores the challenges Russia faces in sustaining its military operations.

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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.