. Protests erupted after Russian President Vladimir Putin partially mobilized the army in the country. The news that Germany will give shelter to those who fled from Russia after the partial deployment of the army has also been published.
President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that he would partially mobilize the army “in view of the security situation of the country”. He said in his speech on Wednesday that due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, the army had to be mobilized in Russia.
According to BBC, about 300,000 reserve Russian soldiers have been called to duty.
With the mobilization of the army, many Russian citizens who oppose Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are being targeted, and many are leaving the country. The number of people booking flights has increased rapidly. According to BBC, long queues of people trying to cross the border have been seen for up to five kilometers.
Some of them have also protested against the mobilization of the army. On Wednesday, the government warned that those who call for or participate in protests through the Internet will be punished for up to 15 years. Along with this warning, the number of refugees from Russia has also increased. Most of the social workers who opposed Russia’s attack on Ukraine have been arrested in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. Similarly, dozens of people have been arrested from the Siberian cities of Irkutsk and Yekateriburg.
Meanwhile, a minister of Germany has announced that they will give asylum to those who fled from Russia. “If the Russian people who are in danger of severe repression seek asylum, they can receive protection in Germany according to international rules,” Interior Minister Nancy Fesser said in an interview with a newspaper.