https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russians-leave-before-election-ends-fearing-mobilisation-to-followContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russians-leave-before-election-ends-fearing-mobilisation-to-followhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russians-leave-before-election-ends-fearing-mobilisation-to-follow#u79895Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:45:14 +0000Some Russians are leaving the country before the conclusion of parliamentary elections, driven by fears that President Vladimir Putin will launch a major military draft and escalation once voting ends. Preliminary results indicate that the Kremlin-backed United Russia party won the election. In response to anticipated mobilization and a loss of freedom, citizens are crossing borders, while Russian officials are attempting to move assets abroad and open foreign bank accounts amid ongoing mobilization rumors.Why it mattersEuropean nations and NATO remain on high alert, bracing for potential Russ