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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Vanessa Gera and Jari Tanner

Why Finland is blaming Russia for a sudden influx of migrants on its eastern border

Lehtikuva

When Finland joined NATO earlier this year, Russia threatened retaliation.

Now, hundreds of migrants from the Middle East and Africa have appeared at Finland's border from Russia, seeking entry into the Nordic country.

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