Finland's PM hints at further border action as Russia protests closings of crossings
Monday, 20 November 2023 Finland may take further actions on its border with Russia after closing four border crossings in an attempt to control the influx of asylum-seekers. The country has accused Russia of letting migrants from the Middle East and Africa without valid travel documents through to the Finnish border. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated that if the situation does not change, more measures will be taken, including the possibility of closing more border crossings. Russia's Foreign Ministry criticized Finland's decision, stating that it violates the rights and interests of citizens from both countries.
Finland has announced that it will close half of its border crossings with Russia, accusing Moscow of trying to destabilise the country by allowing undocumented migrants to cross the border.
Finland's prime minister said Wednesday that the country will close all but its northernmost border crossing with Russia, following a surge in migrants which Helsinki claims Russia is intentionally..
The Kremlin has voiced regret about Finland’s decision to close the checkpoints and rejected Finnish authorities’ claims that Russia has encouraged the influx of migrants at the border to punish..
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Helsinki's decision to close four of the country's nine border crossings with Russia to stem the flow of undocumented migrants and refugees into Finland is impacting residents with relatives in Russia...
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Monday, 20 November 2023
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