Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Russians are fleeing Putin amid the war, growing mobilization pressure, and increasingly serious problems inside the country. The Upper Lars border crossing with Georgia is overwhelmed by a massive flow of people and cars — in just one week, more than 113,000 people and over 33,000 vehicles crossed the checkpoint.
While the Kremlin continues to talk about Russia’s “greatness” and “stability,” citizens are looking for a way out. War and mobilization pressures are now joined by fuel shortages and rising prices, economic troubles, and the aftermath of natural disasters.
Now Armenia has also declared its readiness to accept Russians who may flee a new mobilization. Why are Russians rushing abroad in such large numbers? What is really happening inside Russia, and why are neighboring countries effectively opening their doors to those looking to escape?
All the details in our report.
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Russians are fleeing Putin amid the war, growing mobilization pressure, and increasingly serious problems inside the country. The Upper Lars border crossing with Georgia is overwhelmed by a massive flow of people and cars — in just one week, more than 113,000 people and over 33,000 vehicles crossed the checkpoint.
While the Kremlin continues to talk about Russia’s “greatness” and “stability,” citizens are looking for a way out. War and mobilization pressures are now joined by fuel shortages and rising prices, economic troubles, and the aftermath of natural disasters.
Now Armenia has also declared its readiness to accept Russians who may flee a new mobilization. Why are Russians rushing abroad in such large numbers? What is really happening inside Russia, and why are neighboring countries effectively opening their doors to those looking to escape?
All the details in our report.
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