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Articles with tag "Finland"
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...
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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."
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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."
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wartime exodus
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.
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frozen funds
Russia Defends Finnish Embassy Bank Account Freeze
"We cannot and will not leave unfriendly actions unanswered," the Kremlin said.
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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.
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'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...
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'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.
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historic step
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.
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Diplomatic row
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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
exit closed
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.
tit for tat
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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