Tears, hugs in Russia as families farewell civilians called up for army duty to fight in Ukraine
Emotional scenes unfolded across Russia as families bid a tearful farewell to loved ones heading for the frontline of the war in Ukraine on September 22, 2022. This, just days after President Vladimir Putin ordered the country’s first mobilisation since World War II.
Finland is set to introduce new measures aimed at significantly restricting the right for Russians to enter the country as well as further curtailing the issuing of tourist visas to Russian citizens.
Yle understands the decision has been made due to the damage to Finland's international reputation caused by keeping the border open, albeit with certain restrictions.
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So...shamed by the world for keeping the border open. Shutting down the border would keep Russians from fleeing, enabling them to be sent to be cannon fodder in Ukraine
Let them in.
Border Guard: 20,000 Russians may arrive this weekend; opposition leaders see potential threat
Incoming traffic remains heavy at border crossing points in Southeastern Finland, the Border Guard said on Saturday morning.
Col. Matti Pitkäniitty, head of the Border Guard's International Affairs Unit, estimated that up to 10,000 Russians might arrive in Finland on Saturday. He told the news agency STT that as many as 20,000 may come to Finland during the whole weekend.
According to the Border Guard, there have been more arrivals than usual at the three border stations in the region: Vaalimaa, Nuijamaa and Imatra.
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