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Kremlin Denies Claims 700k Have Fled Since Mobilisation Announcement

RUSSIA

Comments from Kremlin spox Dmitri Peskov hitting wires, speaking on a number of topics.

  • Kremlin: It is not true that 700k have left Russia since mobilisation, we don't have exact figures.
  • Kremlin: OPEC+ decision to cut oil production is aimed at stabilising the market...OPEC+ has confirmed its credentials as an organisation which is reponsible for stability of markets.
  • Kremlin: We were told via diplomatic channels that there are no plans to invite Russia to join Nord Stream gas leaks investigation. We reiterated we consider it impossible to conduct NS investigation without Russian involvement.
  • Kremlin: Visit of IAEA Director-General Grossi is being prepared.
Even raising the issue of military-aged men fleeing the country is a new step for the Kremlin. Yesterday, President Putin announced changes to the 'partial mobilisation' programme, with some sections of students now exempt.

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