Finland is planning to ramp up its restrictions on Russians entering its territory amid concerns of a flood of Russian men attempting to flee out of fear that new conscription measures could be looming.
While scant with specific details, Helsinki said it would"significantly restrict" the number of Russian tourists allowed because it believes an exodus of Russians through its borders could deal"serious damage to Finland's international position.""Russia’s [mobilization] and increasing volume of tourists transiting via Finland are causing serious harm to Finland’s international position and relations.
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Russia in outrage over the apparent military escalation despite the Kremlin's history of cracking down on such dissent. Over 1,000 protesters have been arrested this week, the Washington Post reported. Finland, which neighbors Russia and previously faced the Soviet Union during a 1939 invasion, has aligned itself with Ukraine and joined Western nations in condemning the war. The Nordic nation wants to avert a migration crisis that could put pressure on its"international position."
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