Russian army deserters in Germany: 'No choice but to run'
19 Jul 2026, 10:05 GMT
Topic: World
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/russian-army-deserters-in-germany-no-choice-but-to-run/a-78020377?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
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.