Vaalima and Niirala checkpoints are being opened so that people living on both sides of the border can visit their relatives.
The Finnish government has decided to open two checkpoints – Vaalima and Niirala – on the Russian border. This was announced by the Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orppo, writes Yle.
It was noted that these two points are being opened so that people living on both sides of the border can visit their relatives. The decision will be valid until January 14, 2024. The initial decision on the two-week closure of the eastern border expires on Wednesday night.
According to the minister, the government is closely monitoring the events on the eastern border, and if necessary, the border can be quickly closed again.
The European Border and Maritime Security Agency Frontex helps Finnish border guards patrol the border.
It was previously reported that Finland is closing its entire border with Russia for two weeks.
We remind you that since mid-November, more people who do not have documents giving them the right to enter the EU have started going to the checkpoint between Russia and Finland. In the past, Russian border guards did not allow such travelers to leave. To combat this phenomenon, Finland began to close its checkpoints on the border with Russia.
Source: korrespondent
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