Finnish Minister of Internal Affairs Marie Rantanen said in an interview: SoHe said it was not yet possible to open checkpoints on the Russian border.
According to the minister, the decision of the Finnish authorities is primarily aimed at strengthening national and civilian security.
“A significant number of people are waiting in line on the other side of the border. On the other hand, it seems that Russia’s actions have not changed. We saw what the consequences of opening the border were in December,” Rantanen said.
The minister emphasized that Finnish authorities “will not bow to pressure” and that border closures will continue as long as necessary.
“We hope the end of this is near, but not yet,” Rantanen said.
The Finnish government’s order to close the eastern border is valid until February 11.
Previously Ilta-Sanomat newspaper wrote about Helsinki plans to extend The border with the Russian Federation will be closed, and Finnish authorities will officially announce the decision on February 8, following a meeting of the country’s council of ministers.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo explained closing the eastern border because people want to enter the republic through common checkpoints with Russia for illegal stay.
Previously Finnish border guards detained There are 18 violators on the border with the Russian Federation.