Russia received 40 asylum applications from Afghan citizens during the first three months of 2026, marking a decline from the same period last year, according to Russian state media reports. TASS reported on Sunday, May 17 that total asylum applications submitted in Russia during the first quarter reached 1,329 cases, based on data compiled from […] The post 40 Afghans Apply for Asylum in Russia in First Quarter of 2026 appeared first on Khaama Press .