Finland to Keep Border With Russia Closed ‘Until Further Notice’

Finland to Keep Border With Russia Closed ‘Until Further Notice’

Finland will keep its land border with Russia closed indefinitely due to continued concerns over a potential surge in asylum seekers allegedly encouraged by Moscow, the Finnish government announced Wednesday.

Finland to keep border with Russia shut until further notice

In November 2023, the Finnish government closed automotive checkpoints on the border with Russia, purportedly prompted by the uncontrolled flow of refugees from third countries