Finland: border crossings with Russia closed until mid-April

During the meeting on February 8, the Finnish government decided to prolong the closure of all land border crossings between Finland and Russia until April 14.

This means that it is not possible to apply for international protection at land border crossings between Finland and Russia.

It is believed that there are hundreds, and possibly thousands, of migrants in the vicinity of the Russian border waiting to continue their journey to Finland. The prolongation of the border closure is therefore necessary to protect national security and public order.