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Thousands queue at Russia’s borders to avoid serving in Ukraine war

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3 years ago

September 23, 2022

William Howard

Thousands of men queue at Russia’s borders to avoid serving in Ukraine war

Heartbreaking scenes in Russia today, with hoards of men rushing to the nation’s borders to avoid fighting in the war

On Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin announced a partial military mobilisation, calling on 300,000 civilians to serve their country on the battlefield.

On Russia’s border with Georgia, footage shows miles-long queues of vehicles.

Witnesses estimate the queue of cars at the Upper Lars checkpoint now stretches for over 5 kilometres, with some saying it’s taking seven hours to get across the border.

Thousands queue at Russia's borders — Credit: The Guardian

Georgia is one of the few countries Russians can enter without a visa.

However, neighbouring Finland does require a visa, and while officials say queue times are also longer here, it’s currently at a manageable level.

It comes as a video circulating online shows a child crying while saying goodbye to their dad.

In Ukraine, Russia has lost momentum recently as Ukrainian forces recapture key areas.

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Trump considers slashing China tariffs by over 50%.

Trump considers significant tariff cuts on Chinese imports to ease tensions; negotiations continue as China remains firm.

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15 hours ago

April 24, 2025

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Trump considers significant tariff cuts on Chinese imports to ease tensions; negotiations continue as China remains firm.

In a major policy shift, President Trump is exploring a significant cut to tariffs on Chinese imports — a move that could ease tensions between the two superpowers.
Talks are ongoing, and the White House suggests a new tiered approach. China, while open to negotiations, remains firm that it won’t engage under threats.

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Trump backs Powell, markets surge after policy shift

Trump endorses Powell, calming political fears; markets rise as investor confidence grows.

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April 24, 2025

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Trump backs Powell, markets surge after policy shift.
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Vance warns US might withdraw from Ukraine talks

JD Vance warns US may end peace talks as Ukraine rejects Trump’s ceasefire deal after Rubio cancels trip to London.

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19 hours ago

April 24, 2025

Ahron Young

JD Vance warns US may end peace talks as Ukraine rejects Trump’s ceasefire deal after Rubio cancels trip to London.

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JD Vance has threatened to withdraw U.S. support for Ukraine peace talks after President Zelensky rejected Trump’s ceasefire proposal.

Meanwhile, Secretary of State Rubio cancelled his attendance at a London meeting, emphasising the need for territorial compromises from both Ukraine and Russia to achieve a ceasefire.

JD Vance has threatened to withdraw U.S. support for Ukraine peace talks following President Volodymyr Zelensky’s rejection of Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio also cancelled his attendance at the London meeting after Zelensky refused to recognise Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

Vance stated that both Ukraine and Russia need to make territorial compromises to facilitate a ceasefire. He emphasized that if there is no agreement, the U.S. may step back from negotiations.

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Rubio expressed his intention to follow up on discussions in London but noted that the U.S. must reconsider its involvement if a resolution seems unattainable.

According to reports, Trump’s proposal includes recognising Crimea as part of Russia and restricting Ukraine’s NATO ambitions, while lifting sanctions on Russia and increasing economic cooperation.

Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to negotiations but insisted on a complete ceasefire following recent attacks that resulted in civilian casualties.

He accused Russia of stalling on diplomatic initiatives while continuing military operations.