HELSINKI, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Finnish government announced on Thursday that it has decided to close four border crossings with Russia in the southeast, starting on Nov. 18.
Four other crossings on the northern end of the border will remain open.
"The closing of border crossing points at the eastern border will stop illegal entry into Finland," said Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.
The decision will remain in force until Feb. 18, 2024. ■