Finland completes first section of border fence with Russia

The latest news on Finland and Russia. The Nordic country has just finished building the first 35 km of its new border fence with Russia, as announced on Wednesday. A move designed to deter irregular migration Finland believes is intentionally provoked.

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The structure, stretching 4.5 meters high and equipped with surveillance systems, is part of a broader plan to cover 200 km of the 1,344 km frontier. Despite criticism from human rights bodies and neighbouring Russia, Finnish authorities argue the fence is vital for security.