The entire Russian-Finnish border for the seeker: the refuge of the shelter will be closed for two weeks

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Finland Prime Minister Peteri Orpo said that the entire Russian-Finnish border for the seeker: the refuge of the shelter will be closed for two weeks. The decision will enter into force on November 30 at 00:00 and will act until December 13.

Earlier on the night of November 18, Finland closed the checkpoints of Imatra, Niirala, Nuyaamaa and Vaalimaa; Later, the Vartius checkpoint was closed . The decision to close the checkpoint was made in connection with the increased stream of the migrant: approx. The country's Ministry of Finance Riika Purra accused Russia of a “hybrid operation”. At least 30 refugees: OK from Syria, Iraq, Pakistan, Egypt and Somali stuck on the border - they were missed by the Russian side, but did not let the Finnish let them in. At the border there were refugees clashes: OK with the police and border services.

On November 18, a protest of Russian -speaking residents was held in the center of Helsinki: Ts Finland. They opposed the closure of the border. At least 100 people took part in the rally.

The country's defense minister admitted that the situation has become a “big problem” for people with Russian and Finnish passports. He claims that the country's government strives to "seeks to soften these problems."