Estonia faces surge of illegal migrants at Russian border

Estonia is experiencing an increase in illegal immigrants at its border with Russia, prompting the authorities in Tallinn to consider restricting or fully closing border crossings.

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This follows Finland's recent tightening of border controls due to similar concerns.

Estonia is going to close its border with Russia after Finland?#Russia does not detain illegal migrants traveling to #Estonia at its border. This was stated by the head of the Estonian Interior Ministry Lauri Läänemets.

Earlier, #Finland decided to close border crossings on… pic.twitter.com/vggyWLa3f1

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) November 16, 2023

Egert Belitsev, head of the Estonian Border Guard and Police, reported that Russian authorities were facilitating the movement of the migrants, many of whom lack proper documentation, towards the Estonian border.

"No! Go to Russia" Estonian border guards do not allow migrants to enter the country

A group of refugees from Africa and the Middle East was brought by Russian special services to the Russian-Estonian border the day before. The video was published on Tuesday, November 21, by… pic.twitter.com/FH49hPTf93

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) November 21, 2023

Meanwhile, Finland, having already closed some crossings and bolstered others with military troops and the construction of a barrier, has stated it does not plan to completely shut all crossings.

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Source: IAR