Finland has issued a stern warning about Europe’s security, emphasizing that the threat from Russia remains significant even ...

Finland is "closely monitoring and assessing Russia’s activities and intentions" near the Finnish border, the country's Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen told AFP on May 22. Since the start of Russia's ...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has voiced her concerns about the security implications of Finland's border closure with Russia. Finland extended border closures due to perceived ...

In Finland, tensions not felt since the Cold War are re-emerging. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Finland, which shares an 800-mile border with Russia, joined the Nato military ...

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland's plan to allow border agents to block asylum seekers from trying to enter from Russia received both praise and criticism on Wednesday, as the country's parliament began ...

FILE - Finnish border guards walk at Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia in Virolahti, Finland, on Dec. 15, 2023. Finland will extend the closure of its border crossing points with ...

Finland’s right-wing government announced last week the indefinite closure of its 1,300-kilometre border with Russia. An initial decision had been taken last November by the conservative National ...

Finland will extend the closure of its border crossing points with Russia beyond the current April 14 deadline “until further notice” due to a high risk of organized migration orchestrated by Moscow, ...