There are fewer men in Moscow’s restaurants, barber shops and social gatherings. Some are fighting the war. Others are staying off the streets fearing being drafted.
Across the capital, there are noticeably fewer men at restaurants, stores and social gatherings. Many have been called up to fight in Ukraine. Others have fled to avoid being drafted.
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The cases follow a round of fresh sanctions from the West last month as the U.S. attempts to raise pressure on Russia following its illegal annexations in Ukraine.
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