Russians flee abroad, citing fears of new mobilization and loss of freedom

By Associated Press

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Russians are leaving the country in growing numbers this summer, citing fears of a new military mobilization, internet restrictions and a fuel crisis. "You never know what will happen tomorrow," said one man who fled to Georgia. A coordinator for a group helping Russians settle abroad described "a wave of panic since mid-July," with the group receiving nearly eight times more queries than in May. #russia #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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