https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rumors-of-another-mobilization-have-pushed-some-russians-from-contingency-plans-to-packed-bags-readers-tell-meduza-whereContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rumors-of-another-mobilization-have-pushed-some-russians-from-contingency-plans-to-packed-bags-readers-tell-meduza-wherehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rumors-of-another-mobilization-have-pushed-some-russians-from-contingency-plans-to-packed-bags-readers-tell-meduza-where#u70684Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:06:53 +0000Russian citizens, including young men, are leaving the country to avoid a potential new mobilization and a perceived loss of freedom. Many describe the decision to go into exile as a question of survival. These individuals report that they do not want to be sent to a war with no end in sight, prompting some to move from contingency planning to active departure. Reports indicate a trend of citizens seeking safety outside Russia to escape the draft.Why it mattersThe Russian government has previously conducted mobilizations to bolster its military forces. This creates a climate of fear where ordi