This morning at one of the checkpoints on the border with Russia two Russians asked for political asylum in Ukraine. It is reported by the state border service.
“The Russians have stated that they are in one of the opposition of the current Russian government political bloc and expressed their intention to obtain protection on the territory of Ukraine in connection with their political persecution on the territory of the Russian Federation”, – explained in Department.
During the filtration events held in conjunction with the SBU, it was found that the attitude of Russians to block Alexey Navalny.
Men allowed to cross the border in the prescribed manner and sent to the migration service.