Finland denies asylum to Russian dissidents, faces deportation (euobserver.com)

• Finnish authorities denied asylum to Russian dissidents despite anti-Putin activism and aid to Ukraine.
• Deportees expect immediate arrest and long prison sentences in Russia.
• EU rejection rates for Russian asylum seekers reached 75-90% in 2025.

"Finland has rejected asylum applications from Russian dissidents Nikita Belov and his mother Olga, who now face deportation to Russia where they expect arrest for high treason. The article highlights the high rejection rates for Russian asylum seekers in the EU and questions Finland's handling of such cases."