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Sergey Lavrov, Russia's Minister for Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation speaks about Ukraine at the United Nations.

Sergey Lavrov, Russia's Minister for Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation speaks about Ukraine at the United Nations. Source: AAP / Lev Radin

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Russia has called on 300,000 reservist troops to join the fight in Ukraine causing many to flee the country, as protests erupt in 37 cities nationwide leading to more than 1,300 arrests. This comes as the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council meet to further condemn Russia's war on Ukraine.

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