Very few Russian deserters are granted asylum in Germany, despite reports of abuse and torture within the Russian military. DW spoke with a young Russian man who fears being sent back to the front lines.
Those who leave still often keep russian citizenship and pay putin taxes. Or send money to their friends/relatives in russia, who then spend it and pay putin taxes.
Those who leave still often keep russian citizenship and pay putin taxes. Or send money to their friends/relatives in russia, who then spend it and pay putin taxes.