Finland, which accuses Moscow of funneling migrants to its eastern border, plans to amend legislation to boost border and national security and fight what it calls "instrumentalized migration," the Interior Ministry said on February 19. Finland closed its long eastern border with Russia late last year after an unusually large inflow of people from countries including Syria and Somalia. The Kremlin has denied Finland's claims on funneling migrants to the border. The ministry said in a statement that the funneling was a Russian attempt to influence Finland's national security.
Finland Eyes Tougher Legislation To Boost Borders And National Security
Finnish border guards escort migrants at the border crossing with Russia at Salla on November 23, 2023. Finland has accused Russia of funneling migrants to its border.