Finland to close most border crossings with Russia

Finland said it will shut almost all crossing points on its frontier with Russia in a bid to stop a flow of asylum seekers coming from its neighbor. Tensions between the two countries have increased after Finland joined NATO earlier this year. Read the story here: Keep up with the latest news from around the world: #News #Reuters #newsfeed #world #finland #russia #nato #asylumseekers #helsinki Subscribe: Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: Follow Reuters on Facebook: Follow Reuters on Twitter: Follow Reuters on Instagram: