Finnish Customs has confirmed that all freight and passenger traffic at checkpoints closed by the Finnish government will be stopped on 18 November. This was reported by RIA News.
According to the statement made by Finnish customs, activities will continue during opening hours at four open checkpoints on the Russian border.
Previously bus carrier Lux Express reportedDue to the closure of Finland’s border with Russia, St. Bus services between St. Petersburg and Helsinki will be suspended.
16 November Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated Closure of four border gates on the Russian border. Vaalimaa, Nuijamaa, Imatra and Niirala points will stop operating on Saturday night, November 18. Finnish customs reported that cargo traffic between Finland and Russia will “almost stop” as of November 18.
Norwegian Minister of Justice and Public Safety Emily Enger Mehl later statedthat the country’s authorities can close the only checkpoint (checkpoint) on the border with the Russian Federation.
Previously Russian Embassy in Helsinki commented Closure of four checkpoints.