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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gareth Jones

‘No decisions’ on closing border says Kremlin, as thousands continue to leave

Reuters

The Kremlin has refused to deny that Russia could close its borders to prevent an exodus of military-age men who could be conscripted to fight in Ukraine.

The statement follows a rush to the borders by many after president Vladimir Putin announced last week that as many as 300,000 could be called up to fight.

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