Vartius, one of the four remaining open border crossings on the Finland-Russia border, was temporarily closed. This was reported by the Finnish publication Itlalehti.
Vartius checkpoint is located next to Lyuttya checkpoint in Karelia. According to the publication, the reason for the closure of the point was overload after 67 refugees arrived in one day. The publication noted that 18 refugees passed through Vartius the previous day.
By publication SoOn the evening of November 17, approximately 30 refugees on bicycles arrived at the Niirala border gate. They tried to cross the border. Border guards sprayed a gas canister into the face of one of the refugees.
The other day in Finland not ignored Cancellation of the decision to close the checkpoint on the Russian border.
Before this the government made a decision Close four of eight checkpoints on the Russian border starting November 18. The Council of Ministers announced that the ban will be implemented for three months until February 18, 2024.
Formerly President of Finland guess There are difficulties on the Russian border.