More than 1000 protestors have been arrested across Russia following President Vladimir Putin's "mobilisation" announcement.
The order for 300,000 more Russian's with military experience to be conscripted has sparked large protests across the country.
Reports have been made that some protestors were given draft papers but that has been denied by the Kremlin.
The National Party is again calling for the expulsion of the Russian ambassador Georgy Zuev, saying it's long overdue.
National Party's Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee spoke to Susie Ferguson.
