In the four corners of immense Russia, citizens are still trying to escape partial mobilization.
In difficulty since the success of the counter-offensive led by the Ukrainians, President Putin has chosen to decree, in haste, a partial mobilization of army reservists.
Those called to the front must have military experience or special skills, the authorities had assured.
Criteria, it seems, sometimes taken lightly.
Last week, many elderly, sick or students were called upon to join the ranks of the army, while Moscow ensured that they were exempt.
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