Daily Memo: Russians React to Putin’s Partial Mobilization

Many are apparently searching for a way out of the country following Putin's announcement.

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Russian dissent. After Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday a “partial mobilization” of forces for Russia’s war in Ukraine, anti-war protests broke out in more than 30 cities across the country. According to Russian human rights group OVD-Info, half the protesters – more than 1,400 people – were detained. Though turnout was somewhat lower […]

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