Finland closes last crossing point with Russia, sealing off entire ...
WEBNov 29, 2023 · HELSINKI (AP) — NATO member Finland on Wednesday closed its last remaining border crossing with Russia after the government decided to seal the entire border with its eastern neighbor amid rising political tensions.
Finland Extends Closure of Border With Russia - The New York …
WEBJan 11, 2024 · Finland said on Thursday that it would keep its eastern border with Russia closed for another month amid an ongoing dispute about increased numbers of migrants in the area. The relationship...
Finland extends Russia border closure indefinitely | Reuters
WEBHELSINKI, April 4 (Reuters) - Finland will indefinitely extend the closure of land border crossings with Russia and add several ports to a list where travel from its eastern neighbour is...
Finland will keep its border with Russia closed until further notice ...
WEBApr 4, 2024 · All eight Finland-Russia land border crossing points for people have been closed since Dec. 15. The southeastern rail checkpoint for cargo trains in Vainikkala remains open but the government said on Thursday it would close three maritime checkpoints starting April 15.
Finland shuts more Russia border points, says asylum inflow …
WEBHELSINKI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Russia must stop sending asylum seekers across its frontier into Finland in what amounts to a "hybrid attack", Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Friday,...
Finland will close 4 border crossings with Russia, accusing …
WEBNov 16, 2023 · By JARI TANNER. Updated 11:17 AM PDT, November 16, 2023. HELSINKI (AP) — Finland will close four crossing points on its long border with Russia to stop the flow of Middle Eastern and African migrants that it accuses Moscow of ushering to the border in recent months, the government said Thursday.
Russia warns of tension as Finland shuts last border crossing
WEBNov 29, 2023 · BBC News. Finland has closed the last crossing on its long Russian border, prompting the Kremlin to condemn an "absolutely redundant measure". The northern crossing at Raja-Jooseppi closed for...
Finland to Close the Last Border Crossing With Russia for Two …
WEBNov 28, 2023 · Reporting from Helsinki. Nov. 28, 2023. Finland said Tuesday it was temporarily closing its only remaining open border crossing with Russia to stem an influx of asylum seekers that it accuses...
Finland closes entire border with Russia after tensions over …
WEBTue 28 Nov 2023 12.25 EST. Finland has announced it is temporarily closing its entire border with Russia after weeks of tensions between the countries over asylum seekers that Helsinki has...
Finland to close entire Russian border after migrant surge
WEB28 November 2023. Reuters. The Raja-Jooseppi border post will close on Thursday night. By Ido Vock. BBC News. Finland is closing all crossings on the Russian border after accusing Moscow of...
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