Russians are still fleeing abroad, citing fears of a new mobilization and a loss of freedom
Kovcheg said inquiries jumped nearly eightfold last month as Russians cited draft fears, internet restrictions and economic strain.
- Russians are once again leaving the country amid persistent rumors of a new troop mobilization for the 4 1/2-year-old war. Unlike the 2022 exodus, current departures lack massive border queues or ticket shortages.
- Fears of a coming mobilization intensified this summer following Ukrainian drone attacks that caused fuel shortages and internet restrictions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleged Russia plans another call-up after State Duma elections, claims the Kremlin has repeatedly rejected.
- Support group Kovcheg reported receiving nearly eight times more queries last month than in May, reflecting a "panicked wave" of emigration. A 28-year-old digital content marketer cited the "political situation" as his reason for leaving.
- As Russians head to visa-free destinations like Armenia and Georgia, Alen Simonyan, secretary of Armenia's Security Council, said his country "will not interfere in any way, and if necessary, will help." Russian lawmaker Viktor Sobolev dismissed them: "Let them leave."
- Many emigres describe Russia as a "huge digital jail" with no rights, prompting departures despite lacking the immediate desperation of 2022. Queer activist Daniil Neonov left after a 10-day jail term on extremism charges.
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More Russians are fleeing the country, fearful and uncertain about the future
This summer, a 28-year-old digital content marketer packed up his suitcases and duct-taped boxes and fled the country, leaving behind his family and friends and not knowing when he'll be able to return.
Russians are packing up again. Fear of a ‘digital jail’ is one reason
Russians are leaving their homeland amid political unrest and growing fears. Recent Ukrainian drone attacks have fueled concerns about further troop mobilization. Many cite restrictions on internet access and a declining economy as reasons. Shrinking freedoms and fears of military service also drive emigration. This exodus reflects a desire for safety and liberty abroad.
Russians are still fleeing abroad, citing fears of a new mobilization and a loss of freedom - Regional Media News
This summer, a 28-year-old digital content marketer packed up his suitcases and duct-taped boxes and fled Russia, leaving behind his family and friends and not knowing when he'll be able to return. "It is very sad to leave Russia," he said in the southern city [...]
Russians are still fleeing abroad, citing fears of a new mobilization
This summer, a 28-year-old digital content marketer packed up his suitcases and duct-taped boxes and fled Russia, leaving behind his family and friends and not knowing when he’ll be able to return. “It is very sad to leave Russia,” he said in the southern city of Krasnodar before heading for the border with Georgia. He blamed “the political situation” in Russia and complications over authorities restricting internet access as his reasons for lea…
Recently, Medusa asked readers who had decided to leave Russia in recent months to tell us how they had dared to take this difficult step. We wanted to know not only why people were leaving the country in 2026. It is clear that among them are the economic crisis, Internet blockades, attacks by Ukrainian drones and rumours of possible mobilization. Perhaps our main objective was to understand whether a real new wave of Russian emigration was taki…
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