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Russian family denied asylum in Finland fear reprisals for pro-Ukraine activism

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Russian family denied asylum in Finland fear reprisals for pro-Ukraine activism
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Russian nationals Nikita and Olga Belov, who fled to Finland in 2022 due to pro-Ukrainian activism, face deportation despite claims of facing arrest and torture in Russia. The Finnish Immigration Service has denied their asylum claims, deeming there is no "real risk" upon return, leaving the mother and son awaiting a final decision that could lead to their removal within weeks.
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Nikita and Olga Belov say they will be persecuted on return to Moscow but are yet to convince Finnish authoritiesA Russian family faces deportation from Finland after repeatedly being denied asylum – despite the threat of arrest, imprisonment and potential torture for their pro-Ukrainian activism. Nikita and Olga Belov fled their homeland in 2022 after attracting the attention of Russian authorities – including military summons, threatening messages and attempts to locate them – after expressing

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