# Some Russians flee abroad over draft fears and loss of freedom

https://mins.news/en/video/59122

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-15 11:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjUUErYqypo

> More Russians are leaving the country this summer, citing fears of another military mobilization, internet restrictions and a fuel crisis. One man who fled to Georgia said people never know what may happen next. A group helping Russians settle abroad reported a panic wave since mid-July, with nearly eight times as many inquiries as in May.

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