One-way flights out of Russia skyrocketed in price amid conscription fears after Putin announced he would mobilise more troops in Ukraine
The Russian President announced the mobilisation of 300,000 reservists - the first Russian mobilisation since the Second World War, and the biggest escalation of the conflict in Ukraine since it began in February.
Putin also used his address to the nation to insist he was "not bluffing" as he warned his nation would "protect its sovereignty". His address - the first since troops invaded in February - comes a day after Russian-controlled regions in eastern and southern Ukraine announced plans to hold votes on becoming integral parts of Russia.
The UK's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Mr Putin's actions were "an admission that his invasion is failing". She said discussions will continue to seek a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine war but admitted Mr Putin's comments are a "worrying escalation". "I'm not sure he's in control either really. I mean, this is obviously an escalation and, of course, for the Russian people now they will be conscripted into this war."
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