Finland to close its Russian border again

Finland to close its Russian border again — interior minister

By Agence France-Presse

Dec 16, 2023 12:06 am

Helsinki, Finland: Finland will close its eastern border with Russia, its interior minister said Thursday, hours after reopening it following a spike in migrant crossings that Helsinki has labelled a Russian hybrid attack.

'The phenomenon has started again and we will close the whole border,' Interior Minister Mari Rantanen told the Nordic country's parliament.

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