Only for deserters. Germany refuses Russian men in visas, fearing that because of mobilization they will not return home
German Embassy in Moscow. Photo: Reuters Among the many difficulties with obtaining European visas, the Russians had a new, quite unusual: Germany refused several men, arguing the decision that they could fall under mobilization, which means they will decide not to return home. Mediazona says that it is known about this phenomenon, because of which, for example, Russians cannot visit relatives living in Germany.