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Half of mobilized men in Russian regions sent home – governor
STORY: Russia’s mobilization since World War II, declared by President Vladimir Putin on September 21st, has dealt with drafts, including complaints that recruiters are sending conscription papers to clearly unfit individuals. The method has led to widespread dissatisfaction among officials and citizens. About 2,000 people were arrested in more than 30 towns and cities in protest against mobilization and what Moscow calls a “special military operation in Ukraine”, some of them Immediately handed a subpoena – what the Kremlin said was perfectly legal.