Finland to close some crossing points on Russia border

Finland to close some crossing points on Russia border - PM

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1970-01-01 08:00

The country has seen a recent surge in illegal crossings from Russia, mostly of third-country citizens.

Finland's prime minister has announced that his country will close some crossings on the border with Russia.

Petteri Orpo said four crossing points in the south would close at midnight on Friday, while two in the north would stay open for asylum applications.

Finland has seen a surge in illegal...