The European Parliament applauded the proposal.
European Council President Charles Michel believes that the European Union can shelter Russian soldiers who will lay down their arms and not kill Ukrainians.
“I have a message for Russian soldiers on the battlefield: if you do not want to be part of the murders of your Ukrainian brothers and sisters, if you do not want to be criminals, drop your weapons, stop fighting, leave the battlefield,” he told Russian soldiers. from the rostrum of the European Parliament.
Michel added that he was aware that some MEPs were offering asylum to Russian soldiers who were not obey orders. “I think it's a valuable idea that needs to be implemented,” Michelle said.
Note that Google searches for request in Russian “ How to leave Russia?” reached a 10-year high within a week after the February 24 invasion of Ukraine. From Moscow to Novosibirsk and from St. Petersburg to Murmansk, Russians are increasingly looking for ways to escape in anticipation of the country's bleak future.
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