Where do Russia’s deserters go?

Introducing Refused, a new English-language podcast about the people who refuse to fight in Russia’s war

Russia’s biggest advantage in its war against Ukraine is manpower. That makes every man who walks away a problem for the Kremlin — and a dilemma for the countries where they end up.

Refused, a new podcast from Novaya Gazeta Europe, explores what happens to people who refuse to fight for Russia, the risks they take to get out, and the questions they raise for Western countries.

Episode 1 is out now. Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts.

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