Inter­na­tio­nal Support of Conscien­tious Objec­tors and Deserters

More than a European network

For deserters and conscientious objectors from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine

(20.09.2022) Since the beginning of the war we have looked for possibilities to build a European network to support conscientious objectors and deserters from the countries involved in the war.

Asylum and Conscientious Objection

(20.09.2022) In April 2022, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, called on Russian soldiers to desert and promised protection. What has become of this announcement?

Conscientious Objection and Desertion

Russia, Belarus and Ukraine

(20.09.2022) Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine have different regulations on conscription, the right to conscientious objection to military service, draft evasion and desertion. In Russia and Belarus, the law on conscientious objection does not comply with international standards. Ukraine suspended the right to conscientious objection when the war began.

Ukraine - Objection Phenomenon

(20.09.2022) An estimated 140,000 Ukrainian men of military service age have left the country. By end of July, Ukrainian authorities had opened 5,000 criminal cases against military draft evaders and deserters. In addition, there are 8,000 cases of illegal border crossing.