Finland's Security Measures: Fence Building and NATO Membership

Finland has started building a fence on its border with Russia, primarily to guard against a potential influx of migrants from the east. The fence, made of steel mesh, will cover 200 kilometers of the border by the end of 2026 and will be equipped with surveillance equipment. The Finnish government decided to construct the barrier last year, fearing retaliation from Russia following its NATO application. The fence will cost an estimated 380 million euros and will be 3 meters high, topped with razor-wire and tracked by a road.