Finland is set to close half of its border crossings with Russia on Friday night, accusing Moscow of encouraging undocumented migrants to head for border checkpoints and claim asylum.
The migrants have arrived in increasing numbers over the last few days, and the Border Guard says most of them are Iraqis, Syrians, Turks, and Somalis - and that many of them arrived on brand-new bicycles. It is not allowed to walk to the border, so anyone arriving at a Finnish checkpoint has to drive or cycle.
Ministers say that closing the border crossing points should stop illegal entry into Finland but the government is prepared to take "even stronger measures if necessary."
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