PThe representative of the German government stressed that for Russians who do not want to participate in a military operation, there should be ways to travel to Germany and other EU countries Germany is open to receiving Russians who want to leave the country after the announcement of partial mobilization. For such citizens, it is necessary to leave ways to travel to the European Union, said German government spokesman Steffen Hebestrait. “The Federal government is open to accepting Russians who want to leave the country after partial mobilization,” he said, calling it a good sign that many Russians do not want to participate in a special operation in Ukraine. Hebestrait noted that the German authorities are currently coordinating with partners in the EU actions for the phased admission of such people.
On September 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization in Russia. The President called the decision “fully adequate to the threats” facing the country. Mobilization is needed to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Russia, to ensure the safety of the people and “people in the liberated territories”, he explained. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that it will cover 300 thousand people, or about 1% of the mobilization reserve.
A day later, German Interior Minister Nancy Feather said that Germany was ready to accept Russians fleeing from mobilization under certain circumstances. “As a rule, deserters who are threatened with severe repression receive international protection in Germany. Anyone who courageously opposes the Putin regime and therefore puts himself in the greatest danger can apply for asylum in Germany on the basis of political persecution,” she said (quoted by Welt).
Justice Minister Marco Bushman, in turn, wrote on Twitter: “Obviously, many Russians are leaving their homeland. Everyone who loves liberal democracy is welcome in Germany.
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In response to the ongoing military actions in Ukraine, the European Union has suspended the simplified visa regime with Russia since September 12. Getting visas has become longer, more difficult and more expensive. The visa fee has increased from €35 to €80, and the standard period for making a decision on applications for a Schengen visa has increased from ten to 15 days and in some cases can be extended to 45 days.
At the same time, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland bordering Russia have banned entry for Russians even with valid Schengen visas since September 19.
It is still impossible to get into the European Union by air transport: since February 17, the EU has closed its airspace to Russian aircraft.
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