Russians flee to Georgia after Putin's mobilisation order

26/9/2022 19:11

        Russian men are fleeing into neighbouring Georgia to avoid being called-up to fight in a war they do not agree with following Russian President Vladimir
        Putin's order to mobilise hundreds of thousands of reservists for the conflict in Ukraine.
        
        At one point on Sunday, the estimated wait to enter Georgia hit 48 hours, with more than 3,000 vehicles queuing to cross the frontier, Russian state media reported, citing local officials.
        
        The Georgian capital Tbilisi had already seen an influx of around 40,000 Russians since Moscow invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, according to government statistics.