https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-men-are-fleeing-before-the-army-can-grab-themContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-men-are-fleeing-before-the-army-can-grab-themhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-men-are-fleeing-before-the-army-can-grab-them#u125501Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:47 +0000Young Russian men are fleeing the country to avoid being drafted as Vladimir Putin prepares for a major conscription effort. The sudden outflow of citizens escaping forced military service has triggered an immediate spike in rental costs across neighboring countries, specifically in Georgia and Armenia. Observers note that these post-election fears are partially materializing as the government moves toward mass military inductions. The ongoing departures highlight severe domestic anxiety over the military mobilization, leaving many citizens scrambling to cross borders before authorities can in