Finland’s Eastern Border to Remain Closed Until Further Notice

The Finnish government has decided that the land border crossing points between Finland and Russia will remain closed as of April 15th, 2024. In addition, the border crossing points for maritime traffic at Haapasaari, the port of Nuijamaa, and Santio will be closed to leisure boating as of April 15th.

The decision was made on April 4th, 2024. It will remain in force until further notice but no longer than necessary.

The border update comes from the Finnish Ministry of the Interior.

“Finnish authorities see this as a long-term situation. We have not seen anything this spring that would lead us to conclude that the situation has changed meaningfully. In addition, spring will provide opportunities to put more pressure on Finland. There are hundreds and possibly thousands of people close to Finland's border on the Russian side that could be instrumentalized against Finland,” said Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.  

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