# Russian family denied Finnish asylum fears reprisals for Ukraine activism

A Russian family who fled to Finland because of their pro-Ukraine activism had their asylum application rejected. They now fear they will be deported to Russia and face persecution. The case underscores the precarious situation for Russian anti-war activists seeking refuge in Europe.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/09/russian-family-finland-reprisals-pro-ukraine-activism) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:00:08 GMT