Estonia announces possibility of closing borders with Russia after increase in passenger traffic from Finland
Estonia may close border crossing points with Russia "very swiftly" due to a significant increase in the number of people crossing since Finland began blocking the border with Russia, Eve Kalmus, head of the Border Guard Directorate of the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board, told news outlet Yle on Dec. 2.
A surge in traffic has been recorded at the Narva checkpoint in Estonia after Finland completely closed its border crossing points with Russia. Around 1,000 more people crossed the Estonian-Russian border than before Finland’s decision.
The increase is almost entirely due to traffic from Finland to Russia.
If Estonia decides to close the border, it will be done very quickly. Crossing points can be closed within an hour following a government decision.
"Please do not travel to Russia," an Estonian border guard representative said.
“Those who have already traveled to Russia may find themselves in a situation where it will be very difficult to return.”
The Estonian government reported that they are considering several ways to deport those who decide to obtain Russian citizenship.
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