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Russian Firms Lure South Asian Migrants Amid Historic Labor Shortage

With businesses struggling to find enough workers, Russian companies are turning to South Asian countries for workers. But it's not a foolproof solution...

Russians Claiming U.S. Asylum Face Prolonged Detention and Uncertainty

A rise in detentions of Russian asylum seekers has fueled debate over whether the practice is discriminatory or merely how the system works for all migrants...

Finland To Keep Russian Border Shut, Extend Contested Law

The government said the border closure and new law have had the desired effect, noting that "instrumentalized migration has ceased for now."

Russia Doubles Migrant Expulsions in 2024

State media reported that more than 80,000 migrants and stateless persons were expelled in 2024.

opinion Valentina Chupik

How Russia Plans to Make Life Hell For Migrants

Migrants in Russia already suffer from discrimination and violence. A proposed law could empower corrupt authorities to make things worse.

Finland Extends Russian Border Closure Indefinitely

Finland shut its border in response to a surge in migrant crossings that it says was orchestrated by Russia.

Tension and Unease for Russians in Finland Amid Border Shutdown

Russians living in the Nordic country are coming under increasing scrutiny as Helsinki weighs how to respond to a “hybrid attack” from Moscow.

Finland Extends Russian Border Closure for 2 Months

“The information we have received confirms our assessment that Russia is continuing its hybrid operation,” Finland's Interior Minister said.

EU Border Agency Deploys Guards at Finland-Russia Frontier

Frontex's spokesman said the situation at the border is expected to last a "long time."

opinion Joshua Askew

Don’t Forget the People Russia Weaponizes in Finland Border Crisis

Europe must make sure it responds compassionately, without showing the same disregard for vulnerable lives as the Kremlin.

Russia to Transport Dozens of Migrants to Last Open Finnish Border Checkpoint

Another 200 foreign nationals who were unable to cross the border will be provided with a bus connection to St. Petersburg, the Murmansk governor said...

EU Slams Russia's 'Shameful' Use of Migrants at Finnish Border

Helsinki announced that it will close four of its eight border crossings with Russia because of the increased flow of asylum seekers.

A Russian Band in Georgia Struggles to Do Good

A Russian rock band in Georgia formed an organization to help Ukrainians.

Falling Ruble Dents Russia’s Image Among Central Asian Migrant Workers

The Russian economy relies on millions of migrant workers. A weak currency has many looking elsewhere for opportunities.

Russia Pressures Migrant Workers with Raids, Military Summons

Hundreds of migrant workers hailing predominantly from Central Asia have been rounded up in police raids in several Russian cities in recent weeks.

Poland Says Belarus, Russia 'Organizing' New Migrant Influx

Some 19,000 migrants have tried to enter Poland from Belarus so far this year, compared to 16,000 during all of 2022.

Putin Orders Measures to Reverse Mass Wartime Exodus

Hundreds of thousands of Russians are believed to have fled abroad in response to Russia's war in Ukraine and mobilization of reservists.

Unprecedented Migration May Be Only Chance to Beat Russia's Population Decline

Russia may need 1 million new migrants every year until the end of the century to maintain its current population, a new study says.

Facial Recognition Systems to Be Introduced at Russian Land Borders

The Russian authorities have invited tenders for a contract worth 830 million rubles ($11.3 million) for the provision of facial recognition technology...

Moscow Buses Take Down Army Recruitment Ads Targeting Central Asian Nationals

Moscow transportation authorities have removed city bus ads recruiting Central Asian nationals into the Russian military with promises of expedited citizenship...

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