Russian family denied asylum in Finland fear reprisals for pro-Ukraine activism
A Russian mother and son who fled to Finland are facing deportation despite their vocal opposition to the war in Ukraine. Finnish authorities have rejected their asylum claims, arguing they face no real risk of persecution upon return to Russia.
Nikita and Olga Belov have tried to claim asylum in Finland but have so far found their case rejected. Photograph: Nikita Belov Nikita and Olga Belov have tried to claim asylum in Finland but have so far found their case rejected. Photograph: Nikita Belov Finland Russian family denied asylum in Finland fear reprisals for pro-Ukraine activism Nikita and Olga Belov say they will be persecuted on return to Moscow but are yet to convince Finnish authorities
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