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Sweden joining NATO bolsters Baltic Sea security Billstrom DW 03/22/2024

Accession of Sweden and Finland strengthens NATO presence in Baltic Sea area.

Ongoing support for Ukraine against Russia is crucial, including military and financial assistance. [ more ]

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NATO war games commence with over 20,000 troops from 13 nations on Russia's doorstep

Finland joins NATO in major exercise

NATO war games in Sweden and Norway [ more ]

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'Kremlin conducting information operations against Moldova' says ISW

NATO does not see an immediate threat of military attacks on a NATO member but notes the constant risk of hybrid attacks.

The Kremlin is conducting information operations to justify possible future Russian escalation against Moldova and other countries. [ more ]

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Finns go to polls to elect new president, at unprecedented time for NATO newcomer

Finland is electing a new president at a time when it has become a NATO member and closed its border with Russia.

The president of Finland has executive power in formulating foreign and security policy, particularly with countries outside the European Union. [ more ]

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Finns head to the polls to pick new president

Finland is electing a new president to lead the country as a NATO member amid tensions with Russia.

All nine candidates promise a tough stance towards Russia if elected.

Alexander Stubb is the frontrunner, followed by Pekka Haavisto and Jussi Halla-aho. [ more ]

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Finns go to the polls to elect a new president at an unprecedented time for the NATO newcomer

Finland is electing a new president at a time when it is a NATO member and its eastern border with Russia is closed.

The president of Finland holds executive power in formulating foreign and security policy, particularly with countries outside the European Union. [ more ]

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Finland moves to block asylum seekers from entering via Russia

Finland plans temporary legislation to block asylum seekers from Russia.

Helsinki accuses Moscow of facilitating migrant influx. [ more ]

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Finland extends border closure with Russia until February 11

Finland accuses Russia of encouraging asylum seekers to cross their shared border

Finland extends closure of border with Russia by four weeks [ more ]

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Finland set to again shut its entire border with Russia

Finland will close its eastern border with Russia in response to a rise in asylum seekers arriving via Russia, which Helsinki has labeled a Russian hybrid attack.

The decision comes just hours after Finland relaxed a two-week closure of all roads between the two countries. [ more ]

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Finland reopens Russia border but shuts it again amid asylum row

Finland has reopened and then closed its border with Russia within hours, due to concerns over asylum seekers arriving from Russia.

Helsinki accuses Moscow of staging a hybrid operation in retaliation for Finland's increased defense cooperation with the United States. [ more ]

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Finland to reopen two border crossings with Russia DW 12/12/2023

Finland will reopen two border crossings with Russia while keeping the rest closed to prevent asylum seekers from entering the country.

The border will be open until January 14, 2024, with the possibility of closing again if necessary. [ more ]

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Too much sadness': asylum seekers in Finland caught in geopolitical drama

Numerous migrants from conflict-ridden countries, including Syria, have recently crossed the Russia-Finland border in search of asylum.

Helsinki has closed its land border with Russia, accusing Moscow of using migrants in a hybrid operation. [ more ]

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Polish prime minister says his country and Finland want changes on EU border policies on migration

Poland plans to upgrade its border wall with Belarus to curb unauthorized migration.

Poland and Finland seek changes in the EU's asylum legislation to address migration challenges and threats from Russia and Belarus. [ more ]

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Finland to reseal border after temporary reopening lures migrants

Finland has decided to seal its entire eastern border with Russia due to an influx of migrants arriving at two crossing points that were temporarily reopened.

Finland accuses Russia of deliberately ushering migrants to the border zone in an alleged act of 'hybrid warfare'. [ more ]

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Finland Temporarily Closes Last Border Crossing With Russia

Finland has shut down its only remaining checkpoint on the border with Russia after an influx of 900 asylum seekers.

The Finnish government believes some of the asylum seekers were purposely sent by the Russian government.

Relations between Russia and Finland have become strained since Finland joined NATO in 2023. [ more ]

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Finland to close border with Russia for two weeks

Finland will close its entire border with Russia for two weeks to stop an increase in asylum seekers coming from Russia.

The Finnish government believes that Moscow is orchestrating the flow of asylum seekers to Finland as retaliation for joining NATO.

Approximately 900 asylum seekers have entered Finland from Russia this month, a significant increase from previous rates. [ more ]

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Finland erects barriers at border with Russia to control influx of migrants, closes crossing points

Finnish border guards and soldiers are erecting barriers on the country's border with Russia to control an influx of migrants.

Finland will close three more crossing points, leaving only one open for migrants seeking asylum.

Russia has rejected claims that it encouraged the influx of migrants at the border to punish Finland for joining NATO. [ more ]

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Finland closes all but one of its borders with Russia

Finland is closing three of its four remaining border crossings with Russia due to concerns about a migration crisis orchestrated by Moscow.

The Kremlin has denied accusations that it encouraged the influx of migrants as a punishment for Finland joining NATO.

The remaining border crossing will be closely monitored to ensure the security of legal border traffic. [ more ]

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Finland erects barriers at border with Russia to control migrant influx

Finnish border guards are erecting barriers at crossing points on the Russia-Finland border to better control the influx of migrants.

Finland will be closing three more crossing points, leaving only one Arctic point open for migrants seeking asylum.

The number of migrants arriving in Finland has significantly increased in November, with most coming from the Middle East and Africa. [ more ]

New York Post

Finland shuts down multiple border crossings to stop migrants coming from Russia: PM Petteri Orpo

Finland has shut down border crossings with Russia to prevent an influx of migrants from the Middle East and Africa.

The Finnish government believes that the Kremlin is sending these migrants in revenge for Finland joining NATO. [ more ]

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Finland closes last border crossing with Russia amid rising tensions

Finland has closed its last remaining border crossing with Russia due to rising political tensions and concerns of Russian meddling through migrants.

The closure of the border aims to prevent Moscow from using migrants to destabilize Finland.

Finland accuses Russia of deliberately ushering migrants to the border zone. [ more ]

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Finland closes entire border with Russia after tensions over asylum seekers

Finland is closing its entire border with Russia due to tensions over asylum seekers, which it claims is a hybrid operation by Russia.

The closure of the border means that all 830 miles of the land border between Finland and Russia will be closed until December 13.

Russia is using migration as a tool to put pressure on its neighbors, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. [ more ]

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Finland To Close Last Remaining Road Border With Russia Over Migration Concerns

Finland will close its last remaining road border with Russia due to concerns over migration.

Finland accuses Russia of undermining its national security by ushering migrants toward the Finnish border. [ more ]

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EU deploys agents to help Finland bolster Russian border DW 11/23/2023

Frontex is deploying personnel and resources to Finland to combat suspected 'weaponized migration' orchestrated by Russia.

Finnish authorities have reported an increase in migrants arriving at their border, most without proper identification or documents.

The Finnish Prime Minister accuses Russia of being behind the disruption of border security, while Russia denies the accusation. [ more ]

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Most Finland-Russia border crossings to close

Finland is closing most of its border crossings with Russia due to an increase in migrants attempting to enter the country.

Finland accuses Russia of facilitating the transport of migrants, while Russia denies the allegations. [ more ]

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Frontex to send 50 more officers to guard Finland-Russia border

Finland will close most of its eastern border crossings with Russia due to a migrant crisis and accuses Russia of hybrid warfare tactics.

The European agency Frontex will deploy 50 officers to Finland's border with Russia to strengthen border control activities.

Finnish-Russian relations have deteriorated, and Russia is stepping up security in the border region. [ more ]

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Finland's prime minister hints at further border action as Russia protests closings of crossings

Finland is considering taking further actions on its border with Russia after closing four border crossings to stem the increase in asylum-seekers.

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated that they will take more measures if there is no change and did not rule out closing more border crossings. [ more ]

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Russia lodges protest over Finland border closures DW 11/20/2023

Finland's president says it is impossible to return asylum seekers who do not meet protection criteria.

Russia has lodged a formal complaint over Finland's closure of four border crossings. [ more ]

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Asylum seekers trying to enter Finland from Russia scuffle with guards

163 migrants attempted to seek asylum at Finland's border crossing with Russia

Finland is closing four border crossings in an attempt to stop the flow of migrants

The closure of the crossings comes after Finland joined NATO in April, angering Russia [ more ]

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Finland to block border amid Russian instrumentalisation of migrants'

Finland is placing barriers on four of its border crossings with Russia to stem the flow of asylum seekers.

The Finnish Border Guard is using barrier devices to prevent entry and is responding to changes in Russia's border policy.

Finland's action has received support from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. [ more ]

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A year of living less dangerously? Finland's first 12 months in NATO

Finland's shift from self-reliance to NATO alliance

War in Ukraine prompted Finland's NATO membership decision [ more ]

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Finland closes Russian land border crossings to stop 'hybrid attacks'

Finnish government closed the border with Russia for national security reasons.

Finnish authorities accuse Russia of assisting illegal migrants as a 'hybrid attack' against Finland. [ more ]

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In Finland, the existential threat' of Russia looms and US rescue is far from certain | John Kampfner

Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin first met in Tampere, Finland in 1905 to plan the overthrow of the tsar and the Russian empire.

The Lenin Museum in Tampere tells the story of this secret meeting, but has also changed its exhibits to reflect Finland's changing relations with Russia. [ more ]

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Finland goes to the polls as border tensions with Russia rise

The Finnish presidential election is taking place amidst rising tensions with Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.

The changing geopolitical landscape in Europe is a key concern for the winner of the presidential election. [ more ]

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Finland to Vote for a New President in Its First Election Since Joining NATO

Finland's presidential election is taking place as the country faces the threat of an antagonistic Russia

The current president, Sauli Niinisto, is ineligible to run again [ more ]

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Voters are looking for a mini-Niinisto': Finland braces for new president

Finland's relationship with Russia has become unpredictable and the country is now looking to the US for foreign and defense policy.

Relations with China are strained and there are suspicions of Russian-Chinese collusion. [ more ]

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12-Year-Old Held After School Shooting in Finland. What to Know

A 12-year-old child died and two others were wounded in a school shooting in Finland.

The suspect, also 12 years old, was later detained in a different area of Helsinki after fleeing the scene. [ more ]

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One killed, two wounded as child opens fire at Finnish school

Three children wounded, one killed in primary school shooting in Finland.

High gun ownership in Finland but rare gun violence incidents. [ more ]

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Finland: One dead in primary school shooting DW 04/02/2024

The shooting incident in Vantaa, Finland involved minors, with one child confirmed dead.

The incident took place at Viertola school, with the suspect being a 12-year-old minor. [ more ]

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Finnish 12-year-old opens fire on classmates, wounding 3

Finnish police detained a 12-year-old student on suspicion of opening fire at a school in Vantaa, injuring at least three fellow students.

School shootings are uncommon in Finland, but the country has experienced four such incidents in the last 35 years, leading to stricter gun laws. [ more ]

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Three children injured in Finland school shooting

Three children injured in a shooting at a primary school in Finland.

Suspect, also a minor, apprehended after the incident. [ more ]

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EU data protection

Finland's DPA issues guidance on the positive credit information register

The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman in Finland issued guidance on the positive credit information register.

Residents in Finland cannot refuse the processing of their data or request its deletion in the positive credit information register. [ more ]

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Music

Finland may have topped Eurovision's 'Cha Cha Cha' with wild 2024 entrant

Windows95man is Finland's selected artist for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.

He won the Finnish pre-selection competition with an impressive 313 points. [ more ]

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National Hockey League

NHL set to announce four-team international tournament that will replace 2025 All-Star Weekend

The NHL and NHLPA will hold a four-team international tournament in 2025 to replace the All-Star Weekend

The participating countries will be Canada, the United States, Finland, and Sweden [ more ]

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Europe politics

New NATO member Finland set to pick president after 12 years of Niinisto

Finland's new president will face challenges regarding Russia

Finland is a standard bearer of Western positions and strength on the border with Russia [ more ]

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Soccer (FIFA)

Scotland face Gibraltar and Finland Euro warm-ups

Scotland will have friendlies against Gibraltar and Finland before the Euro 2024 finals.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen will be Scotland's tournament base. [ more ]

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Right-wing politics

Eurozone Bond Syndications Might Slow Down Near Term

0740 GMT - The eurozone government bond syndications pipeline should start thinning out after last week's whopping syndication volume of EUR41 billion from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Estonia and Ireland, Hauke Siemssen, rates strategist at Commerzbank Research, says in a note.

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Finland Extends Closure of Border With Russia

Finland will keep its eastern border with Russia closed for another month due to rising numbers of migrants in the area.

The relationship between Finland and Russia has deteriorated since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Finland accusing Moscow of facilitating an influx of migrants. [ more ]

Stanley Cup of Chowder

2024 WJC Day 4 RECAP: Tre Kronor Blanks Canada, Czechia keeps it close against the USA, and Latvia may be dead

Slovakia dominates in a high-scoring game against Norway

Finland gets a much-needed win against a struggling Latvia

Czechia loses a close game to Team USA [ more ]

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How Bruins' Matthew Poitras Fared In World Juniors Debut For Team Canada

Team Canada won their first game of the IIHF World Juniors tournament.

Matthew Poitras scored an empty net goal for Canada's 4-1 lead. [ more ]

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WJC Day 2 RECAP: Germany stuns Finland!

Slovakia defeats Switzerland 3-0 in a game marked by solid defense and heroics from goalie Adam Gajan.

Germany upsets Finland in a 4-3 classic, exposing Finland's defensive weaknesses and lack of offense. [ more ]

Stanley Cup of Chowder

2024 WJC Day 1 RECAP: Slovakia impresses as traditional powers win out

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Harvard Business Review

Career

The Outsized Benefits of "Minimalist" Leadership

Servant leadership is beneficial for CEOs to practice in industries requiring engaged and innovative employees.

Finland is at the forefront of the trend, practicing Nordic minimalist leadership. [ more ]

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Finland to close entire border with Russia again amid migrant crisis

Finland accuses Russia of deliberately ushering migrants to the border zone.

The Finnish-Russian border is the EU's longest land border with Russia. [ more ]

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Finland to reopen 2 out of 8 border crossings with Russia after a 2-week closure over migrant influx

Finland will reopen two out of eight border crossing points with Russia in response to a sudden influx of migrants.

The Finnish government temporarily closed the border over concerns of Russia using migrants for hybrid warfare. [ more ]

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Finland closes last crossing point with Russia, sealing off entire border as tensions rise

Finland has closed its last remaining border crossing with Russia due to rising political tensions and concerns about hybrid warfare.

The closure comes after Finland accused Russia of deliberately ushering migrants to the border.

Finland is an important part of NATO's northeastern flank and serves as the EU's external border in the north. [ more ]

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Cruel way of handling humans': the escalating crisis at Finland's border

Finland has closed its entire land border with Russia for two weeks due to tensions and concerns over hybrid warfare and migration.

Asylum seekers from countries including Somalia, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq have been braving extreme weather conditions to reach Finland, some arriving on bicycles. [ more ]

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Finland seals border with Russia amid migrant crisis DW 11/28/2023

Finland is closing its final remaining border crossing with Russia due to an influx of migrants, accusing Russia of using migrants as part of hybrid warfare.

The Finnish government believes that Russia is encouraging an influx of migrants into Finnish territory and blames Russia for causing the situation.

Finland had already closed seven of its eight checkpoints on the border with Russia, and the closure of the final crossing is seen as a drastic measure in response to the situation. [ more ]

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Finland to Close the Last Border Crossing With Russia for Two Weeks

Finland is temporarily closing its only border crossing with Russia in response to an influx of asylum seekers that it believes Russia orchestrated.

This move comes as Finland accuses Russia of trying to sow discord and destabilize the country by sending migrants across the border.

The closure of the border crossing is seen as a measure to protect Finland's national security and normalize the situation at the border. [ more ]

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Finland to close all borders with Russia after migrant surge

Finland will close its entire eastern border with Russia due to concerns over migration.

Finland had only one remaining border checkpoint open, located in the Arctic after the government closed seven others because of a surge in arrivals of migrants from the Middle East and Africa.

Russia has allegedly allowed individuals across the border whose travel documents have not been in order. [ more ]

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How asylum seekers pay to cross Russian-Finnish border DW 11/26/2023

Finland is sealing up more border crossing points with Russia as the number of asylum seekers climbs.

The Finnish government says the increase in crossings is due to an influx of migrants seeking revenge for Finland's decision to join NATO.

Online chat groups provide information and assistance on how to enter Finland from Russia without valid papers. [ more ]

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Influx of migrants from Russia to Finland: This will put pressure on Europe'

Hundreds of asylum seekers have arrived at Finnish border crossings from Russia, compared to the usual ten or so a month.

Finland accuses Russia of orchestrating the influx of migrants and has closed most of its border crossings.

Migrants are now heading for northern Russia, where a crossing point is expected to remain open for a few more days. [ more ]

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Friday Briefing

Fighting continues after truce between Israel and Hamas was scheduled to begin.

Cease-fire includes release of hostages and prisoners and increase in humanitarian aid for Gaza.

Finland closing land border crossings with Russia over influx of migrants blamed on Moscow. [ more ]

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EU Helps Finland Secure Its Borders Amid Migrant Influx From Russia

The European Union will provide assistance to Finland to strengthen its borders following an increase in migrants attempting to enter from Russia.

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, will send 50 border-guard officers and other staff to bolster Finland's border-control activities. [ more ]

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Finland Steps Up Border Closings in Dispute With Russia

Finland is closing all but one of its land border crossings with Russia due to an influx of migrants blamed on Moscow.

Finland accused Russia of encouraging and helping asylum seekers to reach the border without proper documents.

The border dispute is the latest sign of deterioration in the relationship between Finland and Russia. [ more ]

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EU deploys border agents to Finland amid increase in asylum seeker arrivals

Finland accuses Russia of pushing asylum seekers to its border

European Union's border protection agency, Frontex, to deploy 50 officers to Finland

Finland blames Russia for increase in undocumented migrant arrivals [ more ]

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Finland to close all but one of its border crossings with Russia

Finland accuses Moscow of intentionally pushing migrants and refugees to its borders.

Finland is closing all but one of its border crossings with Russia in response to the rise in arrivals of migrants and refugees.

More than 600 asylum seekers have entered Finland via Russia in November, compared to only a few dozen in September and October. [ more ]

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Finland to close all but one Russia border crossing to stop asylum seekers

Finland will close all but one crossing point on its border with Russia to stop the flow of asylum seekers.

Estonia accuses Russia of mounting a hybrid attack operation on its border to undermine security. [ more ]

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Finland Will Close 4 Border Crossings With Russia to Stem Migrants

Finland is closing part of its border with Russia due to an increase in migrant crossings, which it blames on Moscow.

Finland's decision to join NATO may have contributed to the increase in border crossings from Russia.

This is the latest sign of deteriorating relations between Finland and Russia since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [ more ]

euronews

Finland to close border crossings after Russian migrant 'malice'

Finland is closing half of its border crossings with Russia due to an increase in undocumented migrants.

The migrants arriving at the border are being described as young, healthy individuals already having residence permits in Russia.

The Finnish government is prepared to take stronger measures if necessary to stop illegal entry into the country. [ more ]

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Finland to shutter border crossings with Russia to deter asylum seekers

Finland accuses Russia of encouraging undocumented migration to destabilize the country.

Finland will close four of its eight border crossings with Russia.

The border closures come amid growing tension between Russia and Finland. [ more ]

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Turkey's foreign affairs committee opens debate on Sweden's Nato bid

Sweden and Finland sought nuclear protection from NATO in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Turkey and Hungary initially opposed Finland's entrance into NATO, but eventually relented and accepted their bid. [ more ]

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Finland accuses Russia of leading asylum seekers to its border

Finland has seen a sharp rise in the number of asylum seekers crossing the border from Russia.

The Finnish government believes that Russia is deliberately funneling migrants to its border.

Finland has accused Russia of a change in border policy that allows undocumented travelers to access the border zone. [ more ]

euronews

Finland says Russia is 'helping' migrants make their way to the border

There has been an increase in the number of people crossing from Russia into southeast Finland without proper documents.

Those who entered Finland via this route have applied for asylum.

This increase represents a sharp uptick in a relatively short period of time. [ more ]

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