Finland halts deportation of Russian family who ‘risked everything’ to oppose Ukraine invasion
A Finnish court has halted the deportation of a Russian mother and son who fled their home country due to their vocal opposition to the invasion of Ukraine. The case has been sent back for reconsideration after new evidence suggested they face significant risks of torture and imprisonment if returned.
Since their arrival in Finland, Nikita Belov and his mother, Olga, have been vocal supporters of Ukraine including by sending aid. Photograph: Nikita Belov Since their arrival in Finland, Nikita Belov and his mother, Olga, have been vocal supporters of Ukraine including by sending aid. Photograph: Nikita Belov Finland Finland halts deportation of Russian family who ‘risked everything’ to oppose Ukraine invasion Mother and son Olga and Nikita Belov say they were facing jail and potential torture after asylum case was rejected
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