Russian army deserters in Germany: 'No choice but to run'

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Russian army deserters in Germany face almost universal denial of asylum applications, as reported by Deutsche Welle and partners. One deserter expressed fear of being sent back to the front lines where he risks death.

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.