Finland to reopen two border crossings with Russia

Finland will temporarily reopen two border crossings with Russia, the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat reported on Dec. 12.

The Vaalimaa and Niirala border crossings will be reopened temporarily, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said. Otherwise, the eastern border will remain closed.

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The border crossings will remain open until Jan. 14, according to Interior Minister Mari Rantanen.

The government discussed restrictions on cross-border traffic during a general session on Dec. 12.

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Initially, it was considered that three border crossings — the Vaalimaa, Nuijamaa, and Imatra — would resume operations on Dec. 14.

Finland announced the closure of four border crossings along the border with Russia on Nov. 6.

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