Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said that the country has officially closed all checkpoints on the Russian border until February 23, 2024, except for Raja-Joosepi. TV channel reports this So.
According to the Prime Minister, the checkpoints will be closed on the night of November 25.
Previously reportedHe said Finland would leave only one checkpoint in operation at the country’s northernmost border with Russia and would close three other checkpoints currently in operation. It was noted that the Finnish Vice Chancellor of Justice approved the new restrictions and the draft was on the head of the department’s desk. Accordingly, only the northernmost border crossing, Raia-Joseppi, will remain open to workers.
At the same time, the Finnish government may take new measures as early as today, November 22, and announce them immediately after the decision is taken.
Before that, the Finnish Ministry of Justice had refused to tighten restrictions on the border with Russia, where Helsinki was likely planning to close all checkpoints. The country’s Vice Chancellor of Justice, Mikko Puumalainen, announced that if stricter measures are taken, refugees will not be able to apply for asylum and this right is included in the law. More details in the material “Newspapers.Ru”.
Previously in Sweden in the name To accept the country into NATO as soon as possible due to fear of the Russian Federation.
Source: Gazeta
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