The Finnish government intends to close all checkpoints on the border with Russia again, a decision on this issue may be taken today at a government meeting, the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti quoted sources as saying.
According to the sources, the Finnish authorities are likely to decide to close all checkpoints, as the situation on the border has deteriorated again. According to the Finnish Border Guard Service, 29 asylum seekers arrived at the border today.
We remind, that today Finland opened two checkpoints on the border with Russia – “Vaalimaa” and “Niirala”. Initially, it was reported that the decision would be valid for a month, until January 14.
