Finland has indefinitely suspended the operation of sea checkpoints on the border with Russia.

Navigation on the Saimen Canal through Nuyimaa for pleasure craft has also been suspended. The Government of Finland has decided to suspend indefinitely the work of sea checkpoints on the border with Russia from April 15, 2024, writes TTS.

The Saimen Canal through Nuyimaa for pleasure craft will also be suspended.

The Haapasaari and Santio sea crossings are closed indefinitely.

In addition, the Finnish side previously decided to continue the complete closure of all land crossing points on the Russian-Finnish border (Imatra, Kuusamo, Niirala, Nuyimaa, Raya-Yosepi, Salla, Vaalimaa and Vartius) until further notice.