Berlin, 'a European solution is needed for Russian defectors'

(ANSA) - BERLIN, SEPTEMBER 23 - "The fact that many Russians do not want to participate in the war is a good sign".

Now we need to find "a sustainable solution" with the other European partners.

The spokesman for the German chancellor, Steffen Hebestreit, said at a press conference.

"In all asylum requests it will be necessary to verify that there has actually been a desertion," he added.

In fact, it is necessary to ascertain that those who ask to be accepted do not move to Europe on a mandate from the Russian state, he explained.

(HANDLE).