Saturday 24 September 2022 01:29 PM Russian couples hug in tearful goodbyes before men are forced into Ukraine war ... trends now
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Russian couples have been forced to say heartbreaking goodbyes as hundreds of thousands of army reservists and prisoners are sent to Ukraine, new images show.
Train stations and army checkpoints have become the scene for tear-jerking separations, often involving young couples - and men who don't want to fight.
Putin's failing invasion of the neighbouring country has prompted a new partial mobilisation of 300,000 men - including prisoners and even attempts to recruit the dead.
A young Russian recruit and his partner kiss outside a recruitment centre in Volgograd today
One young woman looks despondent as her boyfriend prepares to enlist in Putin's army
Families were seen saying goodbye to each other as Russia's partial mobilisation continues
Protests in major cities broke out following the Kremlin leader's announcement of the troop surge, while queues at the nation's borders have appeared as young men attempt to flee.
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