Russian Activists Face Deportation from Finland Amid Fears of Persecution A family of Russian activists who fled their homeland in 2022 after speaking out against the invasion of Ukraine now faces deportation from Finland, sparking concerns over their safety. Nikita and Olga Belov, who have been vocal in their opposition to the war, claim they will be persecuted on their return to Moscow, citing threats of arrest, imprisonment, and even torture. Despite their pleas for asylum, the Finnish authorities have repeatedly denied their applications, leaving the family in a precarious situation. As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate, the Belovs' deportation has raised questions about the protection of human rights and the fate of those who dare to speak out against their government.
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 opposition to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading...
