Russia: Panic, protests follow Putin’s call for ‘partial mobilization’
22 September 2022 |
9:55 am
Many in Russia fear a "partial mobilization" of the military is the first step in a move that would see more and more men fight – and die – in Ukraine. Some have tried to escape and others have even dared to protest.
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