Russian emigration requests surge eightfold amid fears of post-election mobilisation

Emergency emigration assistance requests from Russia have surged eightfold since July, with searches for 'how to leave' and 'mobilisation' at their highest since early 2023. An electronic summons register now automatically triggers exit bans, documented cases show. This signals growing public anticipation of a new mobilisation wave following the election, reflecting a shift in societal risk perception.