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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia continues to monitor the condition of Indonesian Citizens (WNI) in Russia. Currently, there are 1,342 Indonesians living in the Russian Federation.

"The majority are students and migrant workers in the hospitality sector," said the Directorate for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Judha Nugraha, in an interview with Pro3 RRI, Saturday (9/24/2022). Based on monitoring, thousands of Indonesian citizens are reported to be in good condition, even though Russia has carried out a partial mobilization to Ukraine.

However, he said, if at any time the situation and security conditions in Russia were dangerous, Indonesian citizens were immediately evacuated. "The Indonesian Embassy will always update the contingency plan," he said.

Even though Russia held a partial mobilization to Ukraine, he said, the activities of Indonesian citizens in the Red Bear Country were not disturbed at all. "Those affected by the partial mobilization policy are only Russian citizens, of course there will be no impact on foreign nationals," he said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on partial mobilization that began on Wednesday this week. Putin said the decree was aimed at "liberating" the Donbass region of Ukraine, and claimed residents of the region.

Partial mobilization is only for Russian citizens who are currently in reserve status who will be subject to military service. Partial mobilization is also for those who serve in the armed forces, have certain military specialties, as well as relevant experience. (RRI)