US EditionFinland Completes First 35 Km of Fence on Russian Border
- Finland completed the first 35 km of a 200 km border fence with Russia near Nuijamaa on May 21, 2025, to stop irregular migration.
- The fence construction began in 2024 after about 1,300 migrants from countries like Syria and Somalia crossed via Russia in 2023, prompting Finland to close all eight passenger crossing points.
- The fence stands 4.5 metres tall and includes 3.5-metre metal railings topped with a one-metre coil of barbed wire; it is also fitted with various surveillance devices such as cameras, sensors, lights, and loudspeakers.
- Deputy commander Antti Virta said the fence aims to control large groups crossing from Russia, while Head of Operations Samuel Siljanen called it "absolutely necessary to maintain border security."
- Finland has been asked by the European human rights body to provide an explanation for its border closure, while critics caution that the restrictions could breach international law; nevertheless, Finland intends to finish constructing the barrier by the close of 2026.
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Helsinki Times
einnews.comFinland completes first stretch of Russian border fence
Finland has completed the initial 35 kilometres of a new border fence with Russia, part of a larger project to increase border security and prevent irregular migration, the Finnish Border Guard confirmed on Wednesday. The structure, located near the closed border crossing at Nuijamaa, is the first section of a 200 km barrier that will be built along parts of the 1,344 km Finnish-Russian border. The fence, standing 4.5 metres tall, features metal…
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Finland Has Completed Construction of the First 35 Km Guard at Russia's Border
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The Straits TimesFinland completes first 35 km of fence on Russian border
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