Finland Closes Border Crossings Amid Accusations of Russia Weaponizing Migration

Russia denies allegations, expressing regret over Finland's decision and accusing it of adopting an anti-Russian stance.

Finland has accused Russia of intentionally sending migrants across the border as a destabilizing tactic, following Finland's recent NATO membership.
Finland has closed four of its eight road crossings with Russia in response to the migrant surge, with the European Commission promising to send its border control unit to Finland.
Finland's government has threatened to close all its crossings with Russia to block the migrants, despite rights activists arguing that the country has an obligation to take in asylum seekers.
Analysts suggest that Russia is testing Europe and NATO for weaknesses, having identified migration as a key issue.
Russia has denied the accusations, expressing regret over Finland's decision to shut border crossings and accusing it of adopting an anti-Russian stance.