Finland may reopen crossing points on Russian border in summer

Crossing points on Finland’s border with Russia may reopen once Helsinki adopts a proposed law on refugees, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen told the Etela-Saimaa newspaper.

"The border may reopen to passenger vehicles if a new ‘return law’ is adopted," Hakkanen said.

According to the minister, the law is currently being finalized, it is expected to be submitted to parliament in one to two weeks.

The law should enter into force very soon," Hakkanen said.