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.
The saying “better late than never” is also a thing in Germany.
I think, being scared to be sacrificed or killed by a government one once supported, is a teachable moment and they shall have a chance to tell the tale, teach others and redeem themselves.
Them running away doesn’t necessarily mean they were against the war from the start. They might just be afraid of dieng.
Every able body that runs is one less Ukrainian soldiers have to use a bullet on. It’s pragmatic to accept Russian deserters.
The saying “better late than never” is also a thing in Germany.
I think, being scared to be sacrificed or killed by a government one once supported, is a teachable moment and they shall have a chance to tell the tale, teach others and redeem themselves.