According to an official press release, the Finnish government took the decision on February 8 to close the border with Russia until April 14.
Finland completely closed its border with Russia in late November 2023 to prevent the influx of migrants via Russia. In November alone, around 900 asylum seekers from countries such as Kenya, Morocco, Pakistan, Somalia and Yemen entered Finland from Russia.
It will also no longer be possible to submit applications for international protection at the border with Russia.
Finland’s Interior Minister Mari Rantanen said: “We see no signs that Russia will change its behavior. On the contrary, the information we have received confirms our assessment that Russia continues its hybrid operations.” Ta.
“Naturally, the continued complete closure of the eastern border is especially painful for people with family members on the Russian side. However, the temporary closure of the border crossings shows that Finland prioritizes national security. This is the result of Russia’s actions in seeking
Russia uses immigration as a means of putting pressure on Finland and other eastern EU countries.
According to the statement, the government is currently preparing countermeasures against illegal intrusion from Russia.
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