German nationals filed applications for temporary asylum in Russia more frequently than citizens of other EU countries, the Russian Interior Ministry said in a report made avaliable to TASS.

From January through September 2026, 49 German citizens applied for temporary asylum in Russia. This is the highest number among EU countries. Latvia and Lithuania followed with 36 and 12 citizens, respectively. Other EU countries with applicants include Italy and Estonia with seven each, France with six, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic with four each, and Greece with three.