FT: Rușii se tem de nouă mobilizare după alegerile parlamentare din septembrie. Mulți căută să fugă din Rusia • Newsweek România

In Russia, fears of a new mobilization are rising ahead of the September parliamentary elections, prompting many to seek ways to leave the country. The military faces recruitment challenges due to high casualties in Ukraine, leading to increased pressure on potential recruits. Authorities are reportedly conducting checks and pressuring men to sign contracts. Despite financial incentives, interest in military service is waning. Discussions among Russians suggest a belief that mobilization may occur post-elections, with some already looking for flights to avoid a repeat of the 2022 mobilization. Officially, the Kremlin denies plans for new mobilization, but the political risks are significant.