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Western countries increase deportations of Russian nationals
222people
People deported from the US to Russia in 2023
The article reports that the US and European countries are deporting more Russian nationals, including activists and military deserters who say they face persecution, imprisonment or military service if returned to Russia.
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- 222people
People deported from the US to Russia in 2023
“Removals from the US rose from 222 in 2023”
- 1,200people
People deported from the US to Russia in 2025
“to more than 1,200 in 2025”
- 7people
Russian nationals deported by Germany in 2023
“Seven were sent back in 2023”
- 110people
Russian nationals deported by Germany in 2025
“rising to more than 110 in 2025”