Russian citizens held a rally in front of the Finnish government in Helsinki against the closure of four border checkpoints (checkpoints) on the border with the Russian Federation. This was reported by RIA News.
“The decision to close the borders restricts our right to meet with our family members,” said one of the participants of the event.
According to him, Finnish authorities need to find a more flexible solution.
Protesters carried posters with slogans urging Finland to abandon its actions to close the border.
The event was organized in coordination with the Helsinki police and was attended by approximately 300 people.
According to the Finnish Statistics Service, 37,813 Russian citizens had dual citizenship.
previous day reportedIt was stated that 4.5 thousand signatures were collected in the petition calling on the Finnish authorities to relax the ban on crossing the border with Russia, and 3.8 thousand of them were left by the Finns themselves.
16 November Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated Closure of four border gates on the Russian border due to the refugee situation. Vaalimaa, Nuijamaa, Imatra and Niirala points stopped operating on Saturday night, November 18. Bus companies St. It canceled flights between St. Petersburg and Helsinki. Four border crossings with the Russian Federation remain open in Northern Finland.
Previously recognizedHe said that barriers will be established at the border points between Finland and Russia.