Putin’s war in tatters as thousands of Russians FLEE to escape conscription

Putin’s war in tatters as thousands of Russians FLEE to escape conscription

VLADIMIR Putin faces humiliation after it emerged that thousands of Russians are attempting to flee in order to dodge conscription.

The Russian government has already called up conscripts and reservists aged between 18 and 60.

But many Russians have openly opposed the war, with many saying the battle is "not wanted" by the people of Russia. Thousands of people joined demonstrations across Russia last week to protest against the invasion of Ukraine, which began in the early hours of Thursday morning.

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