Tag: callup
Footage shows harsh conditions of military call-up centres in Russia – BBC News
Draftees called up to fight for Russia against Ukraine have spoken about the harsh conditions they are faced with in call-up centres across the country. There have been reports of those protesting the drafts being raped by police following their arrests. Footage has shown basic rooms, some without any beds, that the men are made to live in. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Russia #Ukraine #BBCNews
Protests grow in Russia over call-up to fight in Ukraine – BBC News
President Putin’s order to call up another 300,000 soldiers to fight in Ukraine is being met with widespread protests. Reports have circulated on social media of people with no military experience being drafted, as well as others who are too old or have disabilities. Thousands of Russian men have been heading for the country’s borders as they attempt to evade conscription. Huw Edwards presents BBC…
Hundreds arrested and flights out of Moscow sell out amid Russia military call-up – BBC News
Russian police are reported to have arrested hundreds of protesters rallying against the Kremlin’s decision to call up thousands of extra troops to fight in Ukraine. Russian human rights group OVD-Info put the total at more than 1,300, with the largest numbers arrested in St Petersburg and Moscow. Flights out of Russia sold out fast after Vladimir Putin’s announcement. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Russia #Ukraine…