Finland shuts nearly all crossings to Russia; fears for Dutch aid for Ukraine after shock election result
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Finland shuts nearly all crossings to Russia
Finland has temporarily closed all but one of its eight passenger crossings to Russia, Reuters reports.
More than 700 migrants from countries such as Afghanistan, Kenya, Morocco, Pakistan, and Somalia have entered Finland over the past weeks via Russia.
All border crossings and application for international protection at the eastern border is centralised at Raja-Jooseppi starting on 24 November 2023.
The decision will remain in force until 23 December 2023.
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