A rally was held in the Finnish border city of Lappeenranta against the closure of checkpoints on the Russian border. According to the Yle television and radio company, a similar rally was held in Jyväskylä, Finland.
According to Yle, approximately 200-300 people participated in the action in Lappeenranta. They demanded that the Finnish government open at least one of the border crossings in the southeast of the country.
18 November, situation at Vartius checkpoint complicatedWhen the Finnish Border Guard temporarily closed it due to overcrowding. The reason for the closure was due to excessive density after 67 refugees arrived in one day.
Previously, the Finnish government was the member of the country’s Cabinet. to cancel It was decided to close the checkpoint on the Russian border if the situation changes.
Before that the Finnish government I decided to close Since November 18, four of the eight points are on the Russian border. 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.