Finland plans to close its entire border with Russia over migration concerns
The Hindu
Finland to close entire border with Russia due to migrant influx. PM Orpo announces closure of last remaining checkpoint in Arctic on Nov 28. Finland accuses Moscow of encouraging migrants to its border.
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says Finland will close its entire border with Russia due to concerns over migration.
Mr. Orpo made the announcement during a news conference on November 28. Finland had only one remaining border checkpoint open, located in the Arcticm after the government closed seven others because of a surge in arrivals of migrants from the Middle East and Africa.
Finland accuses Moscow of ushering the migrants toward the Finnish border.
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