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Russian Anti-War Activists Face Expulsion from Finland After Supporting Ukraine
Nikita Belov, 25, an engineer, and his mother Olga, 55, an anesthesia nurse, face expulsion from Finland back to Russia, which they fled in 2022 after publicly opposing the Ukraine invasion. Finland's immigration service contends they face "no real risk" despite pressure they experienced in Moscow. In August 2026, they await a final decision. Since February 2022, Finland has expelled 1,039 Russian nationals—the most deported nationality. Legal experts warn of insufficient assessment of individual risks.