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strikeAug 9, 2026

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

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A 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.

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  • Miranda BryantBy Miranda Bryant

    A 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 au…

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