Two Russians have arrived in Alaska by boat after claiming they were fleeing the call-up to fight in Ukraine and are seeking asylum, said US officials.
President Vladimir Putin last month announced a partial military mobilization for Moscow's war in Ukraine which has recently seen Russian troops forced into withdrawals in the east and south of the country.
It has led to tens of thousands of men attempting to flee abroad to avoid being signed up with long queues having been seen in recent weeks at Russian borders.
