SocietyFinland grants asylum to Russian mother and son who helped Ukrainian refugees
Finland has granted asylum to Russian nationals Olga and Nikita Belov, despite previously planning to deport them this spring. The mother and son left Russia after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began and later helped Ukrainian refugees through FinEst Volunteers. Their lawyer said new evidence showed they could face persecution if returned to Russia.
MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:27Original
Finland grants asylum to Russian mother and son who helped Ukrainian refugees