Ukrainians and Syrians Lead Asylum Seekers in Russia

Ukrainians and Syrians topped the list of people seeking asylum in Russia during the first half of the current year, according to Russian Interior Ministry data.

The figures placed the two nationalities ahead of other groups seeking protection in Russia over the six-month period.

The available summary did not provide application totals or a breakdown showing the respective shares of Ukrainian and Syrian asylum seekers.

The ranking concerns people seeking asylum, rather than those granted protection. The summary did not specify how many applications were approved or remained under review.