Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said that his country plans to send a clear signal to Russia about the immigration problem at the border. This was reported with reference to the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat. TASS.
According to the publication, Orpo accused Russia of provoking the migrant crisis and said he wanted to send a clear signal to the Russian Federation to stop its activities.
On November 22, Finland confirmed the decision closed Almost all checkpoints with the Russian Federation until the end of February 2024.
In Helsinki, such a drastic step is explained by desire provide security to protect its citizens and prevent the flow of illegal immigrants. At the same time, the Finnish Ambassador also announced that he was ready. continue cooperation With the Russian border service.
It was previously reported that he was in Murmansk. I started to fight with the passage of immigrants to Finland.
Previously Kremlin commented The West’s intention to close almost all checkpoints with Russia.