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Russians are fleeing to South Korea to escape the war with Ukraine (www.businessinsider.com)
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  • South Korea experienced a five-fold surge in Russian asylum seekers in 2023.
  • The majority of Russian applicants cite conscription avoidance of the war with Ukraine.
  • Two Russians who had fled to evade the draft were stranded at Incheon International Airport for months.
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[-] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 47 points 7 months ago

Friendly reminder to support your neighbors who have fled the war. My house cleaner fled Russia with her family and has set down roots in my neighborhood - we're glad to have her here! I'm fortunate to be in a position to pay her very well so she can afford to get settled and live a comfy life.

We use translate apps on our phones to communicate, and she's told me that she's so happy to see a gay couple able to live out and proud. Bonus points because my Shiba loves her, and he hates everyone.

There's opportunities in every neighborhood to help. My local Jewish center set up a program to get laptops to asylum seekers, and I volunteer once a month to rehab the computers. Let's all do our part to help others who are in a rough spot!

[-] Cosmonauticus@lemmy.world 24 points 7 months ago

I'm having casual sex with a Russian! I'm doing my part

[-] awwwyissss@lemm.ee 8 points 7 months ago

The hero we deserve.

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