Hundreds of thousands of men have fled abroad since partial mobilization in Russia. Since they are threatened with severe repression in their homeland, they can hope for help in Germany. However, this does not apply to everyone.
Russian conscientious objectors can count on protection in Germany given the partial mobilization there. "Deserters from Russia who are threatened by severe repression usually receive international protection in Germany," said a spokesman for the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).
The authority has adjusted its decision-making practice accordingly. Nevertheless, each request is decided individually, and a security check of the applicant follows. However, it is not possible to apply for asylum from abroad. A spokesman for the Federal Ministry of the Interior explained whether people who are to be called up in the future also have a good chance of being granted asylum in Germany is currently being clarified.
From the beginning of the year up to and including the end of September, 1,484 Russian citizens have applied for asylum in Germany, according to BAMF figures. According to the Interior Ministry, this indicates a slight increase compared to the previous year. Of these, 123 people have received asylum, subsidiary protection or refugee status. 698 applications were rejected.
The reasons for fleeing are not recorded statistically in the asylum procedure. It therefore remains unclear whether the partial mobilization announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 21 led to an increase in asylum applications in Germany, the spokesman said. The figures show that 242 initial applications were made in September and 139 in August.
