Finland grants asylum to Russian mother and son who aided Ukrainian refugees, reversing deportation plan

Finland has reversed its decision to deport Russian nationals Olga and Nikita Belov, who helped Ukrainian refugees, and granted them asylum. The reversal, reported by former St. Petersburg councilor Svetlana Utkina, signals a policy shift amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The move may reflect broader European reassessment of asylum for Russian dissidents and activists.