Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has called on Russia to cease sending asylum seekers to Finland, characterizing it as a "hybrid attack." Finland recently closed most border crossings due to an influx of over 800 migrants from nations including Afghanistan, Kenya, Morocco, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria and Yemen, and is accusing Russia of orchestrating the situation as retaliation for increased defense cooperation with the United States.
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Finland’s border dispute with Russia intensifies over migrant influx

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Finland has closed most of its border crossings with Russia to manage a surge in migrants, with over 800 entering recently.


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