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  • Updated: September 25, 2022

Criticisms Trail Russia’s Army Mobilisation For Ukraine War

Criticisms Trail Russia’s Army Mobilisation For Ukraine Wa

Russia’s two most senior lawmakers on Sunday addressed a string of complaints about Russia’s mobilisation drive.

Valentina Matviyenko, the chairwoman of Russia’s upper house, the Federation Council, said she was aware of reports of men who should be ineligible for the draft being called up.

“Such excesses are absolutely unacceptable and I consider it absolutely right that they are triggering a sharp reaction in society.”

Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of the State Duma, Russia’s lower chamber, also expressed concern.

“Complaints are being received. If a mistake is made, it is necessary to correct it. Authorities at every level should understand their responsibilities”, he said.

Russia’s mobilisation over the Ukraine war has triggered a rush of anger among the populace, and also as many civilians made their way to the border, looking to run out of the country.

Hundreds of arrests and widespread unease have also been reported among the population.

Since Wednesday, people have queued for hours to cross into Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Finland or Georgia, scared Russia might close its borders.

Also, more than 1,300 protesters were arrested in 38 towns on Wednesday, and on Saturday evening more than 740 were detained in 30 towns and cities from St Petersburg to Siberia, according to the independent monitoring group OVD-Info.

For the mobilisation effort, Russian officials say 300,000 troops are needed with priority given to people with recent military experience and vital skills.

Reports have also surfaced of men with no military experience or past the draft age receiving call-up papers, adding to the outrage that has revived dormant – and banned – anti-war demonstrations.

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