- If you have a son in Russia, you are constantly worried and want to avoid the army, even when there is peace, says "Elena", from Moscow to SVT.
"Elena" and her son "Andrej", 24, whose real name is something else, live in Moscow.
After Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for general mobilization, she can think of nothing else.
When the war broke out on February 24, "Elena's" son moved abroad, for fear of being drafted as a soldier.
Four months later he returned to Moscow.
- I get flashbacks from February 24, just want to hide under the covers.
But you have to protect your children, says "Elena".
"Security can only be found abroad"
Partial mobilization means that reservists are called into the army.
The Russian mobilization initially affects 300,000 people.
"Andrej" has not done military service and is therefore not affected by the announcement.
But his friends do.
- Of course I'm worried now, says "Andrej".
"Oleg" is a student in Moscow.
He should also not be affected by the partial mobilization, but is still considering leaving the country.
His friends have already been drafted into the Russian army on Wednesday.
At the same time, prices for some airline tickets have increased significantly in the past 24 hours.
Air tickets to the countries where Russians do not need a visa are sold out in the next few days.
- Basic security can only be found abroad, says "Oleg".
Hear "Elena", "Andrej" and "Oleg" tell how they view the announcement of increased mobilization in Russia.