Russian scammers have informed people wanting to come to Finland that the border would soon be opened and are offering them transportation services. As a result, people have appeared near the border after being deceived into believing that the border will open shortly.
These individuals have been transported close to the border and then left to fend for themselves, with Russian authorities denying responsibility for the fake news. However, outlets like Komsomolskaya Pravda have falsely claimed that Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (National Coalition Party) was supposedly seeking ways to negotiate with Russia to open one border crossing point.
Finland’s Minister of the Interior, Mari Rantanen (Finns Party), has reacted to the Russian reporting and stated that “Finland's eastern border remains closed until further notice.” Hopefully, this message is also understood by the Muslims in Russia who are longing to move to Finland.
They should also be aware that, as of the beginning of this year, it is no longer possible to obtain permanent asylum in Finland. Instead, the right to stay in the country ends as soon as the need for asylum ceases. In other words, it is no longer worth coming to Finland under the guise of international protection just to seek a higher standard of living supported by social benefits for the rest of one's life.
Previous thoughts on the same topic:
Defending National Security: Finland's Response to Hybrid Warfare
Getting asylum in Finland becomes significantly more difficult
Duck emphasizing the urgency of the new border law
Usually I consider myself good informed, but this good news has fully passed me. Well done government, well done.
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