Finland completes work on 200km fence along border with Russia
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Helsinki says the fence will help protect NATO's longest border as concerns grow over Russian hybrid activity and the potential use of migration to exert pressure on the country.
The fence is designed to protect NATO's longest border against Russian hybrid threats and potential weaponized migration, directly affecting Finland's defensive posture on its eastern frontier.
Most affected
Finland's eastern border regions — Added physical barrier against Russian hybrid activity and migration pressure.
Likely next
Whether migration incidents at the fence or Russian activity levels change following its completion.