Russian men flee the country. Many are showing up in Istanbul
Russia,Ukraine War,Turkey,Istanbul,World,Defense And Security,Immigration,Travel
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Russian men continue to flee the country, by land or air, days after President Vladimir Putin's announcement to mobilize additional forces to bolster his flailing war in Ukraine.
At Istanbul's main airport, a constant stream of Russian men came through the arrivals terminal. Istanbul is a destination of choice because it is one of few places where Russians can travel to without visas, with a long history of Russian tourism.
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