Russia saw a spike in citizens searching Google for how to leave the country ahead of a now-canceled national address from President Vladimir Putin. The phrase “how to leave Russia” surged in Google searches on Tuesday ahead of Putin’s much-anticipated speech. Putin’s rare national speech was abruptly rescheduled for Wednesday. The Kremlin has signaled it’ll respond to losses in Ukraine with more aggressive approaches that could affect ordinary Russians. Russian stock exchange tanked Tuesday over concerns of decreased energy exports and the possibility of a mass mobilization.Read Long Article
