DW · July 20, 2026
Russian army deserters in Germany: 'No choice but to run'
Almost all asylum applications by Russian deserters are being denied by German authorities. DW and Russian-language media outlet Astra spoke to one of the young men who fears he'll be sent back to die on the front lines.
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The story is reported by DW, which is a trusted wire source included in the provided baseline. The report aligns with the broader context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the status of Russian military personnel, and DW is a reputable news organization.
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