Shocking images from Russia: men mobilized, women are crying for them

Mobilized men across Russia are leaving their native villages and towns, accompanied by the cries and tears of their families.

On social media there are numerous videos from various parts of Russia showing men getting on buses that will take them to military command centers.

They are accompanied by family members, mostly wives and children, who are devastated by the recent decision by the Russian authorities.

The desperation that reigns throughout Russia was evident in the protests organized yesterday in various parts of the country. After Vladimir Putin declared partial mobilization, and details were revealed by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the Russians rebelled against going to war.

More than 1.311 people in 38 cities have been arrested across Russia during anti-mobilization protests, the Russian human rights movement OVD-Info said. They said at least 502 people were arrested in Moscow and 524 in St. Petersburg.

Social media and rare opposition media in Russia have posted footage showing police arresting protesters while shouting slogans against Putin.

The decision to mobilize partially triggered both a panicked flight from Russia to nearby countries, and a panicked search for plane tickets that hit record prices.

Even, for a flight from Moscow to Belgrade, ticket prices yesterday reached between dolara 1,600 and 5,600 dollars.

Most Air Serbia flights between Moscow and Belgrade were sold out yesterday. According to the company’s website, the first available dates are 25 and 26. September, then 9. October.

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