Finland unveils expanded border fence on Russian frontier amid hybrid warfare concerns
Finland has unveiled a 200km fence in sections along its eastern border with Russia, in a move officials say is designed to deter the possible instrumentalisation of migrants and strengthen surveillance. The barrier has been built in strategic areas and is fitted with cameras and sensors. It comes as Finland keeps its 1,340km border with Russia closed, with land crossings remaining shut until further notice.Interior Minister Mari Rantanen said the situation at the border was calm but tense, and warned it could change quickly. She made the comments near the Nuijamaa border crossing point in southeastern Finland, where operations were... [Continue Reading]
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