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

[Scott]

Hours 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.

“My heart sank when I got the call-up,” he said. “But I knew I had no time to despair.”

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/22/my-heart-sank-with-news-of-draft-russians-flee-in-droves

 

 

[OneMoreFarang]

I like this development.

Not that I want that more people die. But now people all over Russia will personally feel what Putin is doing. Obviously Putin doesn't care how many more Ukrainians and Russians die, but the Russian people will care when their sons and father die.

The rest of the word can't stop Putin. They can try to make life difficult for Russia and Russian people, but Putin will continue to have everything he wants.

The Russian people are the only people who can get rid of Putin. I hope they will do that. And better sooner than later.

[champers]

Dad's Army off to the front just as the cold weather starts to come in. What could go wrong?

 

Protestors are calling for big demos tomorrow (Saturday) accross Russia.

[Bkk Brian]

This talk of 300,000 to be drafted is total bull. This is a full mobilization the Russian people know it.

 

The decree Putin signed apparently has a classified section mentioning 1 million.

 

"The independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta Europe reported that a source in the presidential administration said Russia was seeking to draft more than 1 million people"

 

‘It’s a 100% mobilisation’: day one of Russia’s drive to build its army

Summons delivered to eligible men at midnight. Schoolteachers pressed into handing out draft notices. Men given an hour to pack their things and appear at draft centres. Women sobbing as they sent their husbands and sons off to fight in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The first full day of Russia’s first mobilisation since the second world war produced emotional showdowns at draft centres and even signs of protest, while it appears Russia could be considering far more than the 300,000 new conscripts claimed by the defence minister, Sergei Shoigu.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/22/russia-mobilisation-ukraine-war-army-drive

 

Protesters are being threatened with 15 years or some are being taken as conscripts.

 

In Buryatia, college students literally taken away from their classes to be conscripted and sent to war. Insane.

 

 

[bendejo]

12 hours ago, champers said:

Dad's Army off to the front just as the cold weather starts to come in. What could go wrong?

 

Protestors are calling for big demos tomorrow (Saturday) accross Russia.

As was talked of last spring, the winter favors Russia because the muddy terrain freezes and it's much easier to navigate their tanks.  I'm sure the Ukrainis were hoping this would be over before the winter.

Now there's a contrast for you: people risk life limb and loved ones to slip into the US, and the risk of being deported once inside; Russia prevents people from leaving, just like USSR days.

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

Here's one way to stop them flying out, call up all the airline staff ????

 

Half the workers of Russia's biggest airline may be forced to join the army by Vladimir Putin, report says

 

Vladimir Putin may force at least half the workers of Russia's biggest airline to join the army, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Friday.

 

Staff of at least five airlines, including Aeroflot, received conscription notices within a day of Putin's speech. Sources told the newspaper that between 50% and 80% of Aeroflot's employees could be ordered to the frontlines of the conflict with Ukraine.

 

A source close to Aeroflot said that over half the staff at three of the group's airlines, including Rossiya and Pobeda, could be called up, per the report.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/half-workers-russias-biggest-airline-111205548.html

[bannork]

https://twitter.com/JakeCordell/status/1573647765082628096?t=MYcLNUYxQW_z8oUduQRGaQ&s=19

[steven100]

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

 

I hope you get shot in the process.

[steven100]

1 minute ago, steven100 said:

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

 

I hope you get shot in the process.

and I'm absolutely sure all Ukrainians feel the same.    Rot in hell you b_rstards    !!!    burn like dogs