Russians Face Asylum Denial in Germany

Under chancellor Merz, refugee policy has tightened sharply, including toward Russians. Many had hoped the pressure would affect only “others.” Humanitarian visas have effectively been phased out, and deportations are being carried out through third countries. Not only ordinary migrants are at risk, but also activists, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those facing persecution in Russia.

The chances of Russians receiving protection in Germany are extremely low. At the same time, the authorities often ignore the real risks of being returned to Russia. Not long ago, there was a case in which an application was denied on the grounds that mobilization had supposedly already ended, and therefore returning to Russia posed no risk to the asylum seeker.

Deportations are carried out harshly: people are taken away without warning, given minimal time to pack, and sent to deportation centers or directly to the airport.
The stories of Georgy Avaliani and Ilya Shkolny show that these are not isolated cases, but part of a troubling trend. [...]

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