Russians flee to Turkiye after mobilisation call
Russians have been fleeing to Istanbul after the Kremlin announced a partial mobilisation for the war in Ukraine, Reuters reports
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According to the report, an influx of Russians to Istanbul expressed personal relief but concern for the safety of loved ones after the Kremlin announced a partial mobilisation for the war in Ukraine.
Last Wednesday, the price of some tickets from Moscow shot up 10-fold, after President Vladimir Putin announced Russia's first call-up of fighting-age men since World War II.
Turkiye, a top holiday destination for many Russians, is among the few countries still operating flights out of Russia.
Source: Middle East Monitor under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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