Protests across Russia are intensifying in a rare show of discontent after President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilisation of reservists to bolster his forces in Ukraine. The unpopular move has led to mass rallies across the country and a reported 1,300 arrests.

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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Russia: Protests, arrests & anger as mobilisation begins

There's not much time to say goodbye here in soccer Russia's Far East, most of these men had only 24 hours, noticed that they were being drafted into Russia's Army. Let some of the three hundred thousand reservists being called up to fight in Ukraine. Not everyone is going willingly. In Dagestan Russia southernmost, tip reservist, confront the woman at the military commission. Was it for this war? This man, shells. Black pussy, protect his own palaces, don't hide behind a man and children. There are still a few who summon the courage to protest against President. Vladimir Putin, denouncement of a partial mobilization of civilians. This was in Saint Petersburg. My boyfriend received today a notification from military Commissary at. So he can come out here. But I came because I don't want our young men to be taken away. We can't protect our friends, our fathers and our relatives who they want to take to the war, the brutal war against Ukraine. One monitoring group said, at least 1,300 people have been detained in 38 cities by 70% of them, definitely, or mostly support for Putin cold, a special military operation. Ukraine. That's according to a poll by an independent Russian organization before the draft was announced European commission has more than half a million Russians have left the country since the invasion began in February, this was the portable Georgia on Wednesday. Finland has also seen a spike in arrivals The only remaining direct flights to European cities example in Belgrade that sold out of our is horrible. So or and do things with those men who are eligible for military service, will not be allowed to leave Russia. They will have to stay and fight, and I don't know when they'll see that families. Again. Smith, Al Jazeera.

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