Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said Finland cannot open its border with Russia due to many people’s attempts to enter the Scandinavian country illegally. He said this on the public broadcaster’s morning broadcast. So.
“According to our information, there are people behind the eastern border aiming to enter Finland illegally. Frankly, we cannot open the border,” the prime minister said.
Orpo noted that we are talking about thousands of people. He also sought to prevent people from crossing the closed border illegally.
Before this, the Finnish Border Guard had closed the checkpoint twice. First, automobile checkpoints were closed from November 30 to December 14, 2023. Later, two checkpoints were opened. The flow of immigrants started again. Council of Ministers taken It was decided to extend the border closure until January 14.
Currently the eastern border of Finland closedAccording to the current decision, until February 11. Restrictions will likely be extended.
Formerly President of Finland guess There are difficulties on the Russian border.