When the war began, Russian army officer Yevgeny Korobov still has his 10-year contract with the Russian military force. Korobov commanded a platoon in the 15th Motor Rifle Brigade,
On May 10, 2023, his unit was sent into what he described as “a one-way mission.” Out of 15 soldiers in his platoon, only three survived. After that, Korobov intentionally wounded himself and ended up in a military hospital.
While on medical leave, he decided to flee the army. With the help of the anti-war organization “Get Lost,” Korobov escaped Russia and moved to Kazakhstan.
There he received temporary residency and worked in a bar creating signature cocktails. Later, Russia placed him on a wanted list for desertion, after which Kazakhstan refused to renew his legal status.
Korobov applied for asylum twice, but the court rejected his requests both times. He is now appealing the decision and hopes to receive asylum in France, which has already granted protection to several Russian soldiers who fled the war.
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Russian army officer