Finland Keeps Russian Border Shut to Counter Security Risks
The closed Vaalimaa border point between Finland and Russia in Virolahti, Finland.
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Finland renewed its decision to keep the border with Russia sealed as it sees continued risks that an assisted flow of migrants could resume at the checkpoints, endangering its national security.
The Nordic country will keep all eight border stations along its border with Russia closed until April 14, Interior Minister Mari Rantanen said in a statement on Thursday. The earlier decision on a 4-week border closure was set to expire on Sunday.