‘I will cross the border tonight’: Russians flee after news of draft

22/09/2022 15:24 The Guardian

Border guards cite ‘exceptional’ number of people leaving the country after ‘partial mobilisation’ announcementRussia-Ukraine war – latest updatesHours after Vladimir Putin shocked Russia by announcing the first mobilisation since the second world war, Oleg received his draft papers in the mailbox, ordering him to make his way to the local recruitment centre in Kazan, the capital of the ​​Tatarstan republic.As a 29-year-old sergeant in the Russian reserves, Oleg said he always knew that he would be the first in line if a mobilisation was declared, but held out hope that he would not be forced to fight in the war in Ukraine. Continue reading...

Continua a leggere su "The Guardian"
Altre notizie da "The Guardian"
BREAKING NEWS
08/01 15:53 - Zelenskyy says US security guarantee text ready to be finalised with Trump 08/01 15:53 - Zelenskyy says US security guarantee text ready to be finalised with Trump 08/01 15:37 - France’s Macron warns US under Trump is ‘turning away’ from allies – Europe live 08/01 15:33 - Russia frees French researcher Vinatier convicted under country's 'foreign agents' law 08/01 15:28 - Fema staff outraged by draft plans for deep cuts under Trump 08/01 15:19 - News24 | Moscow warns of escalating tensions after US seizes Russian oil tanker in North Atlantic 08/01 15:16 - Senators claim UnitedHealth is withholding internal documents from inquiry 08/01 15:02 - Berlin mayor faces calls to resign after playing tennis during city blackout 08/01 14:59 - Policing the sky: NATO’s high-risk patrols near Ukraine 08/01 14:36 - Russia-bound tanker attacked in Black Sea – media 08/01 14:25 - Red and amber weather warnings in UK as Storm Goretti evolves into ‘weather bomb’ 08/01 13:45 - Russia frees imprisoned French researcher Laurent Vinatier 08/01 13:27 - CMA begins full review of Kingsmill owner’s planned takeover of bread rival Hovis 08/01 13:16 - Seizure of Russian-flagged oil tanker: What we know so far 08/01 12:57 - ‘Deliberate torment’: Ukrainians left without heating after Russian attacks 08/01 12:57 - ‘Deliberate torment’: Ukrainians left without heating after Russian attacks 08/01 12:53 - REPLAY: French President Macron addresses diplomatic corps 08/01 12:39 - Greggs puts up price of sausage roll by 5p to £1.35 amid rising costs 08/01 12:33 - Russian strikes cause wide-scale blackout in two Ukrainian regions 08/01 12:12 - Russian war deaths are rising to unsustainable levels, says Ukraine 08/01 12:12 - Russian war deaths are rising to unsustainable levels, says Ukraine 08/01 12:09 - Gaza, Venezuela, Ukraine: The fault lines shaping 2026 08/01 11:58 - Former minister says government should quit X over child sexual abuse imagery – UK politics live 08/01 11:56 - Minneapolis shooting latest: demonstrations and vigils across US after Minnesota woman fatally shot by ICE agent 08/01 11:38 - US military operation in Venezuela 'a clear violation of international law' 08/01 11:27 - France's Macron slams 'temptation to divide up world' among 'great powers' 08/01 11:20 - Farage accused of ‘parroting Kremlin lines’ after remarks on UK troops in Ukraine 08/01 11:00 - US Senate to vote on bid to stop Trump from taking further military action in Venezuela 08/01 10:45 - How do shadow fleets work? US seizes two sentenced oil tankers 08/01 10:38 - One million without heat and water after Russian strikes, Ukraine says 08/01 10:00 - Despite Gaza ceasefire, war still deadly along Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ 08/01 09:47 - Russian Strikes Knock Out Power in Dnipro Region of Ukraine 08/01 09:44 - UK helped US military to seize sentenced oil tanker on way to Russia 08/01 09:43 - 'Very challenging: Lack of stability, security' in Yemen amid decade-long civil war 08/01 09:17 - Russian strikes on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk leave one million without water and heat 08/01 08:37 - Why Russian Tourists Are Flocking to Southern China’s Beaches 08/01 08:25 - A warrior touched by tragedy - Terry Yorath obituary 08/01 08:23 - Western forces in Ukraine ‘a move toward war’ – Hungarian foreign minister 08/01 08:01 - Trump has ‘greenlit’ Russia sanctions bill – US senator 08/01 06:34 - British Influencer Carrie Fletcher Has Been Left Horrified After Her 22-Month-Old Baby Received A “Warning” For Crying On Their First Night In A Family Resort 08/01 06:18 - Live: Venezuela says 100 killed in US attack, Maduro and wife injured 08/01 06:11 - Children in Gaza return to school after years without formal education 08/01 06:00 - AI chatbot Grok used to create child sexual abuse imagery, watchdog says 08/01 06:00 - Right to protest is under attack in England and Wales, reports warn 08/01 05:59 - Australia news live: Anthony Albanese announces royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion in wake of Bondi beach attack 08/01 05:59 - 'Splash & grab' and 'UK ready to seize more of Putin's ships' 08/01 05:26 - ‘The most dangerous day’: bushfires break out in Victoria as BoM warns of catastrophic conditions to come 08/01 05:00 - When It Comes to Russia, Trump Navigates Conflicting Goals 08/01 05:00 - Hoisting Russian Flags, ‘Shadow Fleet’ Edges Into the Light 08/01 05:00 - EU accused of fuelling Putin’s war by importing Russian liquefied natural gas 08/01 04:24 - Trump backs bill to sanction China, India over Russian oil, US senator says 08/01 04:24 - Trump backs bill to sanction China, India over Russian oil, US senator says 08/01 02:42 - Venezuela Live Updates: U.S. Forces Seize Two Tankers; Rubio Lays Out Plan for American Control 08/01 01:48 - Storm Goretti heads to UK bringing more snow, ice and wind 08/01 00:52 - Trump speaks with Petro amid nationwide Colombia protests against US after Venezuela intervention – live 08/01 00:29 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,414 08/01 00:29 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,414 08/01 00:00 - US suspends assistance to Somali government for alleged seizure of aid 08/01 00:00 - US suspends assistance to Somali government for alleged seizure of aid 07/01 23:34 - Texas A&M Warns Professor Not to Teach Plato Because of Gender Rules 07/01 22:31 - US says it will control Venezuela’s oil sales ‘indefinitely’ 07/01 22:31 - US says it will control Venezuela’s oil sales ‘indefinitely’ 07/01 22:31 - 30 Pieces From Amazon's "Most Wished For" Section If You're Looking For A Wardrobe Refresh 07/01 22:29 - Will Russia accept Western troops in Ukraine? 07/01 22:29 - Will Russia accept Western troops in Ukraine? 07/01 22:08 - Lawmakers Split After Classified Briefings on Venezuela 07/01 21:24 - MPs would vote on using troops in Ukraine, Starmer says 07/01 20:46 - Marinera oil tanker changed flags ‘five times in five years’, says defence secretary – as it happened 07/01 20:38 - Trump Greenland threats: 'ego politics rather than geopolitics', expert says 07/01 20:11 - U.S. seizes two tankers as Venezuelan oil blockade intensifies 07/01 20:09 - Incoherence: America First creates mixed policy signals in Russia, China, Latin America, Greenland 07/01 19:42 - UK says it provided ‘support’ to US seizure of Russian tanker 07/01 19:39 - Lib Dem council to ask for election delay weeks after Davey's warning 07/01 19:34 - Gaza babies ‘suffering from severe cold’ as Israel keeps blocking aid 07/01 19:34 - Gaza babies ‘suffering from severe cold’ as Israel keeps blocking aid 07/01 19:28 - Marco Rubio says he will meet Danish officials to discuss Greenland next week 07/01 19:25 - New Dietary Guidelines Abandon Longstanding Advice on Alcohol 07/01 19:18 - US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in Atlantic after two-week pursuit 07/01 19:15 - US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide 07/01 18:55 - U.S. reduces number of warships near Venezuela after Maduro raid 07/01 18:53 - US purchase of Greenland being ‘actively discussed’ by Trump and team, White House says – live 07/01 18:47 - White House: Seized tankers violated sanctions, crews can be prosecuted 07/01 18:47 - White House: Seized tankers violated sanctions, crews can be prosecuted 07/01 18:02 - Trump administration releases updated dietary guidelines: ‘Eat real food’ 07/01 17:54 - US reportedly warns Maduro ally Diosdado Cabello he could be next 07/01 17:33 - US military says it has seized two sanctioned oil tankers 07/01 17:17 - News24 | Ukraine reports ‘concrete results’ from talks with Western allies 07/01 17:10 - Iran protests continue as top judge warns ‘rioters’ working with US, Israel 07/01 17:10 - Iran protests continue as top judge warns ‘rioters’ working with US, Israel 07/01 16:59 - UK LGBTQ+ charities are in ‘hostile environment’ amid falling donations, experts warn 07/01 16:56 - Reflagged by Russia, spied on by UK, seized by US: why so much interest in a rusty tanker in the Atlantic? 07/01 16:50 - In 2025, Russia emerged as more than just an ‘alternative for the West’ 07/01 16:49 - Police arrest two men accused of absconding from HMP Leyhill 07/01 16:30 - Buy Greenland? Take It? Why? An Old Pact Already Gives Trump a Free Hand. 07/01 16:29 - Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again and tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid 07/01 16:24 - Reform London mayor candidate accused of talking down capital with ‘pity’ remark 07/01 16:23 - UK helped US seize Russian-flagged tanker, defence ministry says 07/01 16:20 - ‘How is it possible?’: Berliners demand answers after sabotage causes blackout 07/01 15:54 - Shadow attorney general will not advise Kemi Badenoch on Ukraine over Roman Abramovich link 07/01 15:41 - UK viewers warm up for steamy ice hockey hit Heated Rivalry