Watch: Rapid sale of 1-way flights out of Russia after Putin's mobilisation call
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Rapid sale of 1-way flights out of Russia after Putin's mobilisation call

Hindustan Times  

One-way flights out of Russia were selling out rapidly on Thursday a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered immediate call-up of 300,000 reservists in a move that is being seen as an escalation of war by the West. Russia-Ukraine War: Panic spread in Russians after Putin's announcement showing a spike in Google Trends data. Putin's call for mobilisation almost seven months since Russia's February invasion of Ukraine raised fears in Russians of imposition of martial law which could mean that men of fighting age would not be allowed to leave the country, Reuters reported. Nevertheless, panic spread in Russians after Putin's announcement showing a spike in Google Trends data.

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LA Times  

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Russians paying a bomb to get on private planes to flee after war mobilisation
2 years, 2 months ago

Russians paying a bomb to get on private planes to flee after war mobilisation

India Today  

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Daily Mail  

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No tickets being sold to Russian men aged 18-65 after Putin's call-up: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

No tickets being sold to Russian men aged 18-65 after Putin's call-up: Report

Hindustan Times  

As flights out of Russia were almost fully booked after President Vladimir Putin's mobilisation call on Wednesday, media reports suggested that Russian airlines had stopped selling tickets to Russian men between the age of 18 to 65- those who could be drafted as the martial law could be imposed. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that the decree on …

Russians rush for flights out amid partial reservist call-up
2 years, 3 months ago

Russians rush for flights out amid partial reservist call-up

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Large numbers of Russians rushed to book one-way tickets out of the country while they still could Wednesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of military reservists for the war in Ukraine. Flights filled up quickly and the prices of tickets for remaining connections skyrocketed, apparently driven by fears that Russia’s borders could soon …

Flights out of Russia sell out fast after Putin orders partial call-up
2 years, 3 months ago

Flights out of Russia sell out fast after Putin orders partial call-up

Hindustan Times  

One-way flights out of Russia were selling out fast on Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin ordered the immediate call-up of 300,000 reservists. Russia-Ukraine War: Google Trends data showed a spike in searches for purchasing flights. Putin's announcement, made in an early-morning television address, raised fears that some men of fighting age would not be allowed to leave Russia. Nevertheless, Google …

Flights out of Russia sell out after Putin orders military call-up
2 years, 3 months ago

Flights out of Russia sell out after Putin orders military call-up

ABC  

One-way flights out of Russia have been selling out fast after President Vladimir Putin's order for the immediate call-up of 300,000 military reservists. Key points: Putin announced that some military reservists would be called up and sent to Ukraine Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said the call-up would be limited to those with experience as soldiers Google data showed a spike …

Flights out of Russia sell out after Putin calls up reservists
2 years, 3 months ago

Flights out of Russia sell out after Putin calls up reservists

Al Jazeera  

Flights out of Russia were soaring in price and selling out fast after Putin ordered partial call-up of 300,000 reservists to fight in Ukraine. One-way flights out of Russia are rocketing upward in price and selling out fast after President Vladimir Putin ordered the immediate call-up of 300,000 reservists to fight in Ukraine. ‘No bluff’ Direct flights from Moscow to …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Putin set to visit Iran next week

The Hindu  

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For Russians, flying abroad is a difficult, costly affair
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Al Jazeera  

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India Today  

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Al Jazeera  

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International airlines continue to operate flights to and from Russia despite Ukraine invasion
2 years, 9 months ago

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The Independent  

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Flight bookings to eastern Europe collapse following Russian invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

Flight bookings to eastern Europe collapse following Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Independent  

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Russia’s aviation isolation grows as planes stay put
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia’s aviation isolation grows as planes stay put

Live Mint  

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Russia-Ukraine War News Updates: Putin Says Indian Students Taken Hostage by Ukraine; Two IAF Aircraft to Fly to Moscow for Evacuation
2 years, 9 months ago

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News 18  

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Ukraine International Airlines refute allegations of overcharging on flight tickets
2 years, 9 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Ukraine lobbies US officials for bans on Russia software, aviation

India Today  

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India TV News  

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Live Mint  

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