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DW: EU deploys agents to help Finland bolster Russian border
The EU border agency Frontex will deploy officers and equipment to Finland to help stem the flow of “weaponized migration” from Russia. Some 50 border agents and other staff, vehicles and equipment will arrive next week.
The European Union border agency Frontex announced Thursday that it would be deploying personnel and resources to Finland to combat what it suspects is “weaponized migration” orchestrated by Russia. Some 50 border agents and other staff will be in place next week, according to Frontex.
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WNU Editor: Finland is not the only country facing migrants from Russia …. Estonia accuses Russia of weaponising immigration at Europe’s borders (The Guardian). Norway is also threatening to close its borders with Russia …. Another Russian neighbor threatens border closure (RT).
Finland Steps Up Border Closings In Dispute With Russia Over Migrants
Finland Steps Up Border Closings in Dispute With Russia — New York Times
EU sends border police reinforcements to Finland over fears that Russia is behind a migrant influx — AP
Finland erects barriers at border with Russia to control migrant influx — France 24
EU’s Frontex To Provide Additional Support To Help Finland Patrol Russian Border — RFE
EU deploys border agents to Finland amid increase in asylum seeker arrivals — Al Jazeera
EU country to further close border with Russia — RT