Finland Extends Border Fence With Russia
Summary
Finland has extended a 120-mile fence along its border with Russia to stop migrants from crossing into the country. This move comes amid tensions after Finland joined NATO and accused Russia of sending migrants to the border to cause problems.Key Facts
- Finland built a 120-mile fence near the Nuijamaa border crossing on its eastern border with Russia.
- Finland closed its entire 832-mile border with Russia in December 2023 after more than 1,300 migrants arrived without visas.
- Finland's government accuses Russia of pushing asylum seekers to the border to destabilize Finland, but Russia denies this.
- Finland joined NATO in 2023, ending its long-time neutrality due to concerns about Russian threats.
- The border fence includes patrol roads, loudspeakers, night lighting, and cameras and cost about 356 million euros ($413 million).
- Finland is extending the Border Security Act to restrict entry from Russia until 2028, with powers to turn back asylum seekers.
- All land border crossings between Finland and Russia remain closed indefinitely.
- Finland is also strengthening its military with F-35 fighter jets from the U.S. and domestic production of jet engines.
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