Finland's Border Closure Consideration Ruffles Moscow's Feathers

Russia expresses deep regret over Finland's consideration of closing its border with Russia due to an increase in asylum seekers entering the country. Finland accuses Moscow of deliberately allowing migrants to enter without proper travel documents to destabilize the country. Relations between the two countries have deteriorated since Finland joined NATO, and Moscow has warned of unspecified countermeasures. Finland is constructing a 200-kilometer fence on its border with Russia, which is expected to be completed by 2026.