‘I don't want to die’: Exodus from Russia after Putin’s call-up for Ukraine war

22/09/2022 18:17 France 24

Dmitri flew to Armenia with just one small bag, leaving behind his wife and children, adding to the thousands fleeing Russia to avoid serving in the war against Ukraine.

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24/01/2026 16:11 France 24

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24/01/2026 16:07 France 24

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24/01/2026 13:51 France 24

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24/01/2026 13:49 France 24

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24/01/2026 10:21 France 24

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24/01/2026 10:18 France 24

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24/01/2026 09:59 France 24

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23/01/2026 16:13 France 24

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23/01/2026 14:12 France 24

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