About 20 wives and mothers of mobilized Russian troops engaged in a rare protest in front of the Defense Ministry building in Moscow on June 3, demanding the return of their family members from the battlefield in Ukraine. They also called for time limits for the service of mobilized men and sought a meeting with Defense Minister Andrei Belousov. The Russian Justice Ministry on May 31 declared the Put Domoy (The Way Home) movement, which has organized such women-led protests in Moscow, a "foreign agent," an action often taken by the Kremlin to silence independent voices. President Vladimir Putin in September 2022 ordered what he called a “partial mobilization” of up to 300,000 reservists after setbacks in the Ukraine invasion. To view a video report by Current Time, click here.
Wives, Mothers Of Mobilized Russian Troops In Rare Protest At Defense Ministry In Moscow
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