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Two Russians looking to avoid military service seek asylum after reaching Alaska


https://www.npr.org/2022/10/06...asylum-alaska-island


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Mikhailoh
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It's an interesting problem. My inclination would be to grant them asylum after a serious vetting, but I know there will be uproar about that, as there is any decision that has to be made these days.


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They would seem to qualify under UN definitions of legitimate causes to seek asylum.
 
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