SocietyRussians leave again amid mobilization fears, driving a housing rush abroad

Rumors of another Russian mobilization have circulated since summer 2026, although Vladimir Putin has dismissed them as “nonsense” and said no draft is currently needed. Real estate agents report a renewed influx of Russians into Georgia, Armenia, and Serbia, with demand and rents rising in Tbilisi. Some apartments now rent for $800 to $900 a month, up from $600 to $700 a year ago.

Russian emigrationmobilization fearsGeorgia housing

MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-24 09:28Original