Could Russians overthrow their president? They have seen huge losses in the war in Ukraine. Now, more soldiers are being called to fight. Have Russians had enough?
Protestors take to streets over war call-up
Could Russians overthrow their president? They have seen huge losses in the war in Ukraine. Now, more soldiers are being called to fight. Have Russians had enough?
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The young people standing in the centre of Moscow were scared. They do not want to fight in the war in UkraineA country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022. - even though Russian president Vladimir Putin has called up more soldiers.
There are many protests taking place in Russia.
But the protests are smaller than before. There are many reasons why this might be. On Wednesday, 1,400 people were arrested for taking part.
Some people are leaving the country. "My knees shook with fear," says one man who flew from the capital Moscow to YerevanThe capital of Armenia. .
Could Russians overthrow their president?
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Yes! Many people are becoming fed up with the war. If more soldiers are sent to fight, Russians might work to remove Putin.
No! It is impossible to overthrow Putin - he crushes anyone who says no to him. And many Russians do support his war.
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Yerevan - The capital of Armenia.
Protestors take to streets over war call-up

Glossary
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Yerevan - The capital of Armenia.