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Russian deserter risks deportation from France after high-risk escape from moving train
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Succeeding in a highly risky escape, only to stumble over administrative hurdles could send Daniil Mukhametov, 22, back to Russia. Paris is forwarding his asylum request to Vilnius, Lithuania, which is usually quick to reject Russian applicants.
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