Protests In Russia Over The Widening War In Ukraine
Russian law enforcement officers detain men during an unsanctioned rally, after opposition activists called for street protests against the mobilisation of reservists ordered by President Vladimir Putin, in Moscow, September 21. REUTERS
The Intercept: Russians Return to Streets to Protest Widening of Putin’s War on Ukraine
After Putin announced mandatory military service, demonstrators called the mobilization a “burialization” — and more than 1,000 were arrested in cities across Russia.
More than 1,000 antiwar protesters were arrested in Russia on Wednesday, following President Vladimir Putin’s decision to force up to 300,000 reservists back into military service as his war on Ukraine falters.
In a recorded address, Putin described the move as a “partial mobilization” of Russian citizens with some prior military training, but, as the Russian exile news site Meduza reported, a new law enacted this week appears to give the president the right to call for a wider, general mobilization.
Most Russian men of military age are legally considered reservists following a mandatory year of military service in their youth.
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WNU Editor: I am not surprised that protests broke out. I am surprised that it was small.
I am also reading reports that Russian males of military age trying to leave the country. I do not know the exact numbers, but I do know that it is not going to be easy.
Protests In Russia Over The Widening War In Ukraine
Russia arrests over 1,300 as anti-war protests erupt over Putin’s partial military call-up -- CNBC
'I don't want to die': Russians flee abroad after Putin's call-up -- France 24
Putin's Order for 300,000 Fighters Drives Russians to the Streets in Protest -- Bloomberg
Tears and hugs for Russians called up to fight in Ukraine -- AP
Tearful scenes and protest as mobilization gets underway in Russia -- CNN
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