Finland Shuts Down Land Borders with Russia Amid Migrant Crisis
TL;DR
Finland has announced the closure of all land borders with Russia following an influx of migrants. The decision comes as Finland seeks to manage the increasing number of asylum seekers entering the country. The closure is expected to last for at least three weeks, during which time only Finnish citizens and residents will be allowed to cross the border.
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