Finland Begins Construction Of Russia’s Border Fence
Finland Begins Construction Of Russia’s Border Fence

Finland Begins Construction Of Russia’s Border Fence

Finland Begins Construction Of Russia’s Border Fence

Finland has begun constructing a 200 kilometres fence on its border with Russia to boost security.

The border guard said it will be 10 feet tall with barbed wire on top.

Finland shares the longest European Union border with Russia, at 1,340 kilometres.

At present, Finland’s borders are secured primarily by light wooden fences.

Finland decided to build the fence due to a rise in ussians seeking to escape conscription to fight in Ukraine.

The Nordic country also moved closer to joining the Nato Alliance on Tuesday.

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Its parliament started debating a bill to speed up the country’s bid, with a vote expected on Wednesday.

Night vision cameras, lights and loudspeakers will be installed in certain sections of the fence.

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