The Finnish government on December 12 said it plans to reopen two border crossings with Russia by January 14. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said the large Vaalimaa crossing in southeast Finland and one near Niirala further north will be reopened to traffic. He told a news conference, however, that the crossings could be closed again if necessary. Finland in November shut its border crossings to travelers from Russia after it experienced an influx of asylum seekers arriving at its eastern border. Finland accused Moscow of sending migrants to the crossings in retaliation for its decision to join NATO, an allegation the Kremlin denied.
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Finland To Reopen Two Border Crossings With Russia But Will Maintain Other Closures
The Vaalimaa crossing in southeast Finland is one of two border crossings with Russia that the Finnish government has decided to reopen.