Thousands of Russian troops are fleeing the front line in Ukraine as asylum claims from Russia surge. Neighbouring countries are split over whether to accept those fleeing poor conditions with some seeing them as potential assets with others fearing they pose a risk to national security. More than 500 in the first two months of this year are contacting group run by Russian activists in the Republic of Georgia has been set up entitled Idite Lesom, or “Get Lost”. The group’s head, Grigory Sverdlin said it has supported more than 26,000 Russians seeking to avoid military service and helped more t…