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Reuters
Reuters
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By Tom Balmforth

Kremlin says no decision yet on whether to seal Russia's borders to stop men fleeing

A woman reacts as reservists drafted during partial mobilisation depart for military bases, in the city of Bataysk, in the Rostov region, Russia September 26, 2022. REUTERS/Sergey Pivovarov

The Kremlin said on Monday no decision had been taken on whether to seal Russia's borders to stop an exodus of military-aged men fleeing the country, after days of chaotic scenes during its first military mobilisation since World War Two.

Asked about the prospect of the border being shut, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters: "I don't know anything about this. At the moment, no decisions have been taken on this."

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