More than 650,000 Russians have fled Russia since the war started in 2022, with around 344,000 emigrating to four countries to avoid mandatory conscription, impacting Russia's economy.
Western governments are urged to support the Russian diaspora in creating a plan for a democratic future in Russia, recognizing that Russia is here to stay.
Russian Defence Ministry confirmed the recruitment of 150,000 people for military service in compliance with a presidential decree, mentioning an amendment raising the conscription age.
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