Russian Conscripts Increasingly Blocked From Leaving Country Amid Mobilization Fears
Russian conscripts are facing increasing difficulties leaving the country as authorities tighten border controls. Reports suggest these restrictions are fueling speculation about a potential new wave of military mobilization.
Why it matters
Increased border restrictions for conscripts indicate potential escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and internal instability.
Make us preferred on Google Russian conscripts are increasingly being stopped at the border as authorities tighten restrictions on leaving the country, with the latest cases fueling fears that Moscow may be preparing for another mobilization.
Between Aug. 18 and 31, Russia's human rights project " Idite Lesom " (Get Lost) received reports from 73 conscripts who tried to leave the country. Fifty managed to cross the border, while 23 were denied exit. In several cases, the travel bans appeared only during border checks.
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One conscript who had lived in Indonesia for years returned to Russia for a two-week visit but was unable to leave again. His registry record showed a travel ban.
Another was stopped at a Moscow airport despite saying he had never received a draft notice. He learned about the restriction only when he reached border control.
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