As Russian attacks on Ukraine continue, Russians opposing the war look on in shock. Those who couldn't take it anymore have fled the country – either, because they feared for their own safety since they've openly criticized the Putin regime or because they simply couldn't bear being in the country anymore.
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Since it's relatively easy to travel to Turkey because Russians don't need to apply for a visa to visit, that's where many of them went. Some spend all the money they had on a plane ticket. Uwe Lueb met up with some who got out. Ineke Mules has this story.