Two Russians Sail The Bering Strait To Seek Asylum In Alaska
This week, two Russians crossed the Bering Strait and landed on western Alaska’s St. Lawrence Island seeking asylum from Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. “ Russian nationals fled a coastal community on the east coast of Russia to avoid compulsory military service,” said Karina Borger, a spokeswoman for Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told the media that the individuals were transported to Anchorage for inspection, which includes screening and …