Despite the border closure, Finns continue to go to Russia for work
According to Yle, despite the border closure, Finnish citizens continue to go to Russia for work. The media pointed out that equipment maintenance and water level regulation are currently being carried out in the leased area of the Saimaa Canal. "Despite the border closure, Finnish staff have always been fulfilling their duties and continuously monitoring the operation of the canal equipment," the report said.
In addition to Finnish technicians, Russian border guards and customs officers are also working on site, and the situation remains calm. Since November 2023, when the Finnish authorities decided to close the border, the border has remained closed. This measure was taken to deal with the uncontrolled refugee influx from third countries. The Finnish authorities had previously accused Russia of deliberately directing asylum seekers to the border area.
Previously, Finnish Prime Minister Petri Kuronen had said that he might hold a personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He pointed out that the current geopolitical situation cannot last indefinitely, and European countries will eventually need to resume dialogue with Moscow. Kuronen emphasized that the effectiveness of resolving the Ukraine conflict largely depends on such negotiations.
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