Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has called on the European Union to assist Finland in preventing an influx of migrants from Russia, describing the situation as a form of hybrid warfare and accusing Russia of using illegal immigrants to destabilize the region. The EU's executive branch head also emphasized that Finland's decision to close border crossings with Russia is a security concern for the entire 27-member bloc and crucial for the security of the EU and support of the border regions.
Finland accuses Russia of engineering influx of migrants from third countries in order to undermine EU... Details: https://t.co/yT3tyY71Ky https://t.co/Gi0jTLXvfW
Russia is carrying out a campaign of hybrid warfare aimed at forcing Georgia back into the Kremlin’s orbit and destroying its hopes of joining the European Union, the president has told The Times ⬇️ https://t.co/n4BsDYbX5M
The head of the European Union's executive branch said Friday that Finland's decision to close its border crossings with Russia over a surge in migrants was a security matter for the whole 27-member bloc to consider. https://t.co/OD52DiRDuZ
Finland says Russia ‘using illegal immigrants against us’ and calls for EU help – Europe live https://t.co/3Z7DETCX1X
Russia’s hybrid attacks are not just about Finland's security. This is about the security of the entire EU. This is why I was here today. To tell you that Europe stands by your side. For the security of the borders and to support the border regions. https://t.co/Az7uy2gTAV
⚠️ EU SHOULD HELP FINLAND PREVENT MIGRANTS ARRIVING FROM RUSSIA, PM SAYS Full Story → https://t.co/OgjAHoIf1E The European Union should take measures to help Finland prevent an influx of migrants via Russia, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Friday. https://t.co/WDYbYsIzFR