following the mobilization order, Russian men conscripted by force

The mobilization order only gives them a few hours to say goodbye to their families and board buses. Across Russia, thousands of reservists are summoned to join training centers and fight on the Ukrainian front, willingly or by force. “Failure to show up is punishable by up to ten years in prison.“, explains a soldier. Some Russians protest, invoke health problems or explain that they have dependent children.

The military, as shown in a video posted on social networks, are very firm. “But why are you screaming like women? Shut up and hold on!“, urges one of them. The mobilization seems much broader than that announced by Vladimir Putin. It is limited, officially, to those who have already done their military service. However, a young man indicates that he does not He’s just a student. His father is furious.”They enlisted him without explanation“, he says. To escape this mobilization, more and more Russians are trying to flee the country.