Finland may resume deportation of Ukrainians: what is known about the new rules

As of now, “the threshold is still very high,” according to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). After Russia launched a full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine, Migri suspended decisions on deportations, but this has been possible again since September.

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Finland can once again decide on deportation to Ukraine.

Finland’s immigration service (Migri) suspended such decisions after Russia launched a full-scale war of aggression in February 2022.

Currently, the government’s new policy is based on the fact that Ukraine also has areas where there is no war. Accordingly, people can be returned.

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Decisions leading to removal are forced return and deportation.

At the same time, Migri notes the following:

The threshold for making a decision on forced return to Ukraine is currently still very high. Citizens of Ukraine in Finland have the right to temporary protection.

According to Migri, there is a “small number” of Ukrainians in Finland, for whom only an application for asylum is being considered. If the decision on the asylum application is negative, these Ukrainians also have the opportunity to apply for temporary protection.

We will remind

Finland has approved the 26th package of defense aid to Ukraine worth 25 million euros, which includes winter equipment. The total cost of Finnish aid reached 2.3 billion euros.

Finland is strengthening its defense capabilities due to the threat from Russia and its confrontation with the West. The country is modernizing its armed forces and integrating into NATO structures to counter long-term threats.

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