In a video shared widely on social media, an officer could be heard shouting in Russian at men who have been mobilised following President Vladimir Putin's call-up. The officer shouts, “That’s it- playtime’s over. You’re soldiers now!” at a station in Russia.
Vladimir Putin's announcement has been met with massive backlash across the country as Russians attempt to flee the country. The decision for a military call-up was taken by Putin as Russia faces major setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine.
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Videos shared on social media also showed long lines of vehicles at checkpoints on the Russia-Georgia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia borders. Panic triggered among Russians after Putin's announcement forcing them to find ways to leave the country fearing the draft.
{{/usCountry}}Videos shared on social media also showed long lines of vehicles at checkpoints on the Russia-Georgia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia borders. Panic triggered among Russians after Putin's announcement forcing them to find ways to leave the country fearing the draft.
{{/usCountry}}The order to mobilise 300,000 Russians with military experience- as clarified by Russian defence ministry- has sparked massive protests in Russia but Moscow has begun to implement the plan, reports suggested.