People are still fleeing wartime Russia, fearful and uncertain about the future
Some Russians have left the country this year amid rumors of a new mobilization of troops for the war in Ukraine as well as a crackdown on their personal freedoms. One digital content marketer says he left for Georgia because of political issues and internet restrictions. A group that helps Russians moving abroad reports a rise in people asking about emigration. While the exodus isn't as large as the one in 2022, concerns about the war, the economy and shrinking freedoms are driving people away.
One LGBTQ activist cited repeated detentions and others said they feel trapped in a "digital jail," unable to speak freely or live without fear.
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