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Russian Refugee Protests Against Putin In Seoul On Defender Of The Fatherland Day

Evgeny Shtefan, 55, a recognized Russian refugee, and Aleksandr Koloskov, 45, an asylum seeker who lives in South Korea for seven years, hold a protest against Russian President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine near the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Seoul, South Korea, on February 24, 2026. During the demonstration, which coincides with Russia's Defender of the Fatherland Day, Shtefan speaks with local journalists about their demands for an end to the invasion of Ukraine. While Shtefan has refugee status, Koloskov's application remains in progress. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13366845
Date taken: 24 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Chris Jung/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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