Russia covertly restricts foreign travel for draft-age men – ATESH
Russia has introduced covert restrictions on foreign travel for men of draft age, with selective checks reported at airports and border crossings, the ATESH partisan movement said on Aug. 18.
Russia has quietly implemented measures restricting foreign travel for men of military age, according to the Atesh partisan movement. The restrictions reportedly include covert checks at airports and border crossings in major cities like Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Yekaterinburg. Citizens aged for military service are being singled out for additional scrutiny, leading to missed flights and disrupted travel plans.
The movement alleges that Russian authorities are not officially announcing mobilization plans but are secretly instructing border guards to only thoroughly inspect a portion of departing passengers. Airport staff are allegedly delaying travelers with vague justifications, such as questioning the purpose of travel, inspecting personal items, or taking longer than usual to validate tickets.
These actions contribute to missed boarding times and stranded passengers. While the Kremlin denies planning a new mobilization, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia is preparing one for the fall, following simulated parliamentary elections. The Kremlin has also reportedly collaborated with North Korea in its war against Ukraine.
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