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Finland Closes Four Border Crossings with Russia to Stop Asylum Seekers
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Finland is closing four of nine border crossings with Russia due to a surge in asylum seekers. The closures aim to address the surge in illegal crossings and will only allow asylum seekers arriving via Russia to submit their applications at two northern border crossings.
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How will the closure of the border crossings impact the flow of asylum seekers?
What are the potential consequences for Russia if they continue to provide assistance to asylum seekers traveling to the border?
What measures are being taken to ensure the safety of asylum seekers during their journey to the border crossings?
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