Alexander argues that "deserters are not traitors, and desertion is not a crime, because there is no other way out of this situation," highlighting a moral stance against participating in aggressive warfare.
Pro Asyl estimates that at least 250,000 military conscripts have sought refuge in foreign countries since February 2022, indicating widespread opposition to Russia's military actions.
France leads the EU by allowing deserters opposed to the Ukraine war to enter without a passport, a significant move given the restrictive visa policies elsewhere.
Alexei Alshansky assures that "we checked the background of all six deserters," emphasizing rigorous vetting to prevent the entry of potential threats.
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