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Russians are leaving the country again as rumors of a new draft grow
People are packing their bags and heading for the border, fearing the government will soon force more men to join the war.
People at an airport terminal carrying luggage as they prepare to leave Russia.
By John Doe
Reporting from Russia 
Sept. 15, 2026, 10:54 a.m. - 58 minutes ago
There is a lot of talk in Russia right now. People are whispering that the government might start another round of mobilization soon. Mobilization is when the government forces regular people to stop their normal lives and join the army to fight in a war.
Because of these rumors, many Russians are not waiting around to see what happens. They are moving from making "what if" plans to actually packing their bags.
Readers told the news site Meduza that they have already left the country. They are choosing to go now rather than risk being drafted later. People are heading to nearby countries to stay safe.
This shows that many people are very worried about their future. They would rather leave their homes and jobs than be forced into the war.
Source: meduza.io
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