Temporary shelter centers are being established for immigrants in the Karelian city of Kostomuksha, on the border with Finland. This was reported by TASS With reference to the press service of the Karelian State Committee for ensuring the livelihood and security of the population.
These temporary residence points are located near the international checkpoint “Lyuttya” (Vartius). They were created to accommodate refugees and immigrants. The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies organizes these points throughout the Republic of Karelia.
From Russia to Finland via Vartius checkpoint on Sunday, November 19 passed 16 refugees from Iraq, Somalia, Syria and other countries.
The only Finnish border gate “Vartius” on the border with the Russian Federation, which was open until the evening on Sunday, closed at 18.00 as planned.
On 18 November, the situation at the Vartius checkpoint was further complicated when 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.
Formerly President of Finland guess There are difficulties on the Russian border.