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Finland
is planning to enact temporary legislation that would enable its border
authorities to block asylum seekers attempting to enter the country from
Russia, Reuters reported on March 15.
In late 2023, Finland closed all crossing points along its 1,340-kilometer border with Russia amid an increase in arrivals lacking valid EU entry documents.
However, asylum seekers continue to arrive in the country, with their numbers likely to grow as the weather improves.
Helsinki accuses Moscow of funneling migrants to the Finnish border, an allegation the Kremlin denies.
"Finland has become a target of weaponized migration... not only has the Russian authority not intervened in this phenomenon, but even facilitated it," said Finnish PM Petteri Orpo.
According to Orpo, the government hopes the corresponding bill will be swiftly approved. Meanwhile, Finnish Interior Ministry noted that the country "must be ready for Russia to exert prolonged pressure."
On Nov. 30, 2023, Finland shut all checkpoints points at the border with Russia. The closures were prompted by increased incidents of third-country nationals seeking asylum arriving from Russia.
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