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road restrictions

Finland Follows Baltics, Bans Entry to Russian Vehicles

“We estimate the new rules will significantly reduce traffic on the border between Finland and Russia,” Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said...

frontier troubles

Russia Vows Response to ‘Threats’ on Western Border

"Threats to the military security of the Russian Federation have multiplied in the western and northwestern strategic areas," Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu...

diplomatic deterioration

Moscow Says Closing Finnish Consulate, Expels 9 Diplomats

The Foreign Ministry called its move a response to "the confrontational actions of the Finnish authorities."

deteriorating diplomacy

Finland to Expel 9 Russian Embassy Staff for 'Intelligence' Activities

The Finnish Security Intelligence Service called the move "a major setback for Russian intelligence in Finland."

Record Number of Russians Moved to Finland in 2022

A total of 6,003 people moved from Russia to Finland last year, by far the highest number in three decades.

Russia Defends Finnish Embassy Bank Account Freeze

"We cannot and will not leave unfriendly actions unanswered," the Kremlin said.

no official explanation

Russia Freezes Finnish Embassy Bank Accounts – Finnish FM

"Russia has not yet given an official explanation why the accounts have been frozen," Finland's foreign minister said.

'effective and safe'

Finland Unveils First Section of Russian Border Fence

Finland's border guard on Friday unveiled the first section of a 200-kilometer border fence with Russia being built after Moscow invaded Ukraine...

'increased threat level'

Russia Says Ramping Up Border Defense as Finland Enters NATO

Finland, which shares a 1,300-kilometer border with Russia, became the 31st member of the U.S.-led military alliance last week.

Russia Warns of ‘Countermeasures’ to Finland’s NATO Membership

Finland became the 31st member of the U.S.-led military alliance after a strategic shift triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Sweden Summons Russian Envoy After NATO Bid Warning

Tatarintsev said that Sweden would be "taking a step towards the abyss" by joining the Western alliance.

dropped non-alignment

Russia Says It Is Not a Threat to Finland

Turkey is expected to approve Helsinki's NATO bid, which it put forward after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Increased security

Finland Starts Construction of Russian Border Fence

Finland has begun construction of its planned 200-kilometer fence along part of its border with Russia, the country's border guard announced on Tuesday...

Smuggling rings

Finnish Police: Weapons Bound For Ukraine End Up on Europe's Black Market

Police in Finland have raised the alarm over the smuggling of Western-donated weapons from Ukraine by criminal gangs, Finland’s Yle broadcaster reported...

new wave of migrants

Finland Sees Record Surge in Russians Crossing Border

Finland said on Monday that more Russians entered the country over the weekend than in any other this year so far after Moscow's military call-up announcement...

Finland Set to 'Limit or Stop' Entry of Russian Tourists

Finland said Wednesday it is preparing a national solution to "limit or completely prevent" tourism from Russia following the invasion of Ukraine...

fresh restrictions

Finland Preparing to Limit Russian Tourist Visas

As flights from Russia to the EU have been halted, Finland has become a transit country for many Russians seeking to travel further into Europe.

Russia Expels 2 Finnish Embassy Staff

The Russian Foreign Ministry accused Finland of taking a "confrontational course" towards Russia.

word of caution

Sweden, Finland Joining NATO Doesn’t Threaten Russia But May ‘Trigger’ Response – Putin

“What kind [of response] it will be, we will decide depending on threats that are created against us,” Putin warned.

bristling neighbors

Sweden, Finland NATO Bids Are ‘Grave Mistake’ – Russia

"They should have no illusions that we will just put up with this."

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