The trade turnover between the Russian Federation and Finland decreased in monetary terms to 600 million euros in the first six months of 2024. The newspaper reported this “News” Referring to the Moscow Embassy in Helsinki.
As diplomats said, in the same period last year, countries provided each other with goods worth a total of €1 billion. And in 2021, the figure was even higher, over €5.2 billion.
“Helsinki’s actions led to a sharp decline in the volume of trade between our countries long before the border was closed,” the Moscow representative said.
From the statement it becomes clear that the Russian Federation and Finland have stopped bilateral cooperation in almost all areas. Helsinki initiated the development of events.
However, interaction continues on some issues at the working level. This also applies to the situation on the border of the two states.
Diplomats noted that contacts on this issue are carried out through border services. At the same time, the Russian side in this case proceeds from the fact that the opening of checkpoints (checkpoints) depends entirely on the will of Finland.
“At this stage, Finnish authorities clearly state that they do not see any prerequisites for resuming normal work,” the Russian Embassy said.
Previously, the new Ambassador of Finland to the Russian Federation spoke About cooperation between the two countries.
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Source: Gazeta
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