Finland Closes Entire Eastern Border with Russia Again Amid Migrant Influx

The Finnish government accuses Russia of deliberately ushering migrants to the border, a claim the Kremlin denies.

Finland has decided to close its entire eastern border with Russia again due to a continuing influx of migrants at two crossing points that were temporarily reopened.
The Finnish Border Guard reported that dozens of migrants without proper documentation or visas had arrived at the two checkpoints by late Thursday.
The Finnish government accuses Russia of deliberately ushering migrants, most of whom are seeking asylum in Finland, to the border zone.
The Kremlin has denied that Russia is encouraging migrants to enter Finland and has said that it regrets the Finnish border closures.
There are eight crossing points for passenger and vehicle traffic on the Finland-Russia land border, and one rail checkpoint for cargo trains. As of Friday evening, only the rail checkpoint will remain open between the two countries.