Finland extends Russian border closure for another two months
Nordic authorities say national security concerns continue
Eastern border between Finland and Russia will be maintained Closed until April 14thAccording to an announcement from the Finnish government yesterday afternoon. The eight border crossings were scheduled to resume operations on February 11th. However, the land travel ban was extended due to continuing concerns. threat to national security A Nordic country.
The vast border between the two countries, which spans approximately 1,340 kilometers, has been completely closed since December last year due to a sudden increase in illegal immigration from Russia.
Based on information provided by authorities, mediated migration is likely to resume once border crossings are opened on the eastern border. ” A government statement quoted by the Eel News Agency said:
There are no signs that Russia’s behavior will change.
Finland blames Russia Participate in hybrid warfare by allowing and even encourage immigration from third countries; People, especially from the Middle East, attempt to cross borders and join the European Union.
Finland’s Interior Minister Mari Rantanen is adamant that Russia has “no signs of changing its behavior” and is likely waiting on the other side for checkpoints to open to apply for asylum or attempt asylum, or He said there would be thousands of migrants. Earn entry.
Russian officials have accused Finland of trying to create a humanitarian crisis and refusing to participate in discussions about allegations of organized migrant channeling operations.
Some experts interpret Russia’s actions as retaliation and punishment for Finland’s choice last year to join the NATO military bloc after decades of neutrality.