Russian men have been fleeing in large numbers since the Kremlin announced a partial military draft to sustain its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Turkey, where some 50,000 Russian nationals have applied for residency since February, is one of their destinations of choice. Our correspondents in Istanbul bring you this report.
Turkey has taken several steps to facilitate the arrival of Russian citizens. But it must deal with pressure from Washington over suspicions that Turkish banks are attempting to circumvent US sanctions on Moscow.
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