Inter­na­tio­nal Support of Conscien­tious Objec­tors and Deserters

PRESS RELEASE • EASING OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IN UKRAINE

Söder and Linnemann Call for Actions Contrary to International Law

When Russia launched its attack, the Ukrainian government imposed an exit ban on all men between the ages of 18 and 60. Since then, leaving the country has only been possible with special permission. This constitutes a violation of the human right to freedom of movement. Since the end of August 2025, men aged 18 to 22 have been allowed to leave the country, and many are taking advantage of this opportunity ⸻ presumably including a large number of conscientious objectors.

«CONNECTION e.V.» ON TOUR ⸻ DAY 1

On Monday, October 20th, 2025, a public event took place in Vienna with Sasza Belik and Artem Klyga. It was dedicated to the topic of deserters and conscientious objectors from Russia, as well as the impact of the war between Russia and Ukraine on Europe.

VIDEO REPORT • KLYGA AND KONOVALOV AGAINST THE WAR

Appearance of the two conscientious objectors Andrii Konovalov from Ukraine and Artem Klyga from Russia. Rally in Berlin on October 3th.

REPORT • UN • HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN RUSSIA

The 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council is still going on. Today, Mariana Katsarova, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation, presented her third report on the human rights situation in Russia since the start of the war.