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Thousands of Russians who fled to Turkey after the invasion of Ukraine are relocating again due to soaring living costs, residency permit challenges, and difficulty accessing basic banking. Many have moved to Serbia and Montenegro, seeking more stable conditions while Turkey faces rising economic and political pressures.
Many Russians fled to Turkey for its visa-free travel, but residency challenges and rising living costs led tens of thousands to move elsewhere, officials say.
As the war in Ukraine continues to shape geopolitical realities, a significant demographic shift has been taking place. Tens of thousands of Russians who had sought temporary refuge in Turkey following their country's invasion of Ukraine are now leaving, propelled by a confluence of socio-economic factors and tightened regulations. https://youtu.be/LJSYemJgLbE?si=I3izjJeyiv3edh9g Turkey emerged as an initial…
According to official figures, Russians top the list of short-term residency holders in Turkey as of January 2022, with 133,495 Russian nationals on short-term permits. But since mid-December, they have been facing denials for paperwork to stay in Turkey.
Until recently, families from Russia were welcome to move to Turkey. Now, the Turkish government is making this difficult, introducing bureaucratic hurdles and fines. It's becoming hard for Russians to remain in exile.