The Finnish government does not yet intend to lift the blockade of checkpoints on the Russian border. The publication reports this, citing sources among the authorities. Helsingin Sanomat.
“According to many sources, the government’s intention has not changed: restrictions will continue as long as Russia’s hybrid operations continue,” the portal says, without specifying what is meant by “operations”.
It is stated that Finnish authorities must make a decision this week on extending the quarantine until January 14. The restrictions are also likely to be extended because the government did not participate in a wide-ranging debate on protecting the country’s eastern border in January because most ministers were on holiday.
Finnish Border Guard closed the checkpoint twice. First, automobile checkpoints were closed from November 30 to December 14, 2022. Two checkpoints were later opened, but the flow of migrants resumed. Council of Ministers accepted It was decided to extend the border closures until January 14.
Previously reportedOnly one presidential candidate in Finland opposes closing the border with the Russian Federation.