The Finnish government has decided to keep checkpoints on the ground border between Finland and Russia closed until April 14, 2024, due to Russia’s use of migrants in “hybrid operations.”
sauce: European Pravda, see Ale
Words from Mari Rantanen, Minister of the Interior of Finland: “Information we have received confirms that Russia continues its hybrid operations. There is reason to believe that this situation will be prolonged. Waiting for you to continue on your way to Finland. ”
detail: The adopted decision extends the period of complete closure of Finland’s eastern borders by two months. Finland’s Ministry of Interior explained that further border closures are necessary and proportionate to the current situation.
The Ministry considers this a serious threat to national security and internal order posed by instrumentalized migration.
Considering information from various officials, it is likely that migrants will continue to arrive from Russia if checkpoints are open on the eastern border.
The ministry estimates that without restrictions, the number of migrants arriving through the eastern border would vary from 10,000 to 20,000 asylum seekers annually.
Helsinki emphasized that the Russian side will respond to the Border Guard’s proposal, hold negotiations and regulate the situation very calmly.
background:
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Last weekend, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said that Finland’s eastern border with Russia would remain closed as border security is a top priority.
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The border between Finland and Ukraine was closed for the first time in November 2023.
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In January, dozens of people seeking asylum in Finland crossed the border through rugged terrain.
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No asylum seeker who entered Finland through the Russian border has yet to receive a positive decision.
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