Russian politician who did not stand for anthem is drafted to Ukraine 

A Russian politician who refused to stand for the national anthem because his legs were tired after working out in the gym has reportedly been drafted to fight in Ukraine.

Alexander Lependin, deputy of the Maloyaroslavets District Assembly of Russia's Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow, has been handed his summons and told he is off to fight on the frontline.

The lawmaker remained seated for the 'State Anthem of the Russian Federation' during a district assembly session last month.

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