The Russian border authorities have begun allowing people to cross Finland's eastern border at border crossing points without the entry documents Finland requires, Paralel.Az reports citing Valtioneuvosto.

Finland's Ambassador to Moscow expressed Finland's objection to Russia's actions.

The Ambassador also emphasised that Finland will ensure its own border security. In this respect, Finland is prepared to continue cooperation with the Border Guard Service of the Russian Federation in accordance with the treaties in force.

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is the reason for deterioration of bilateral relations between Finland and Russia.