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Video. Finnish towns face harsh economic times after Russian border closure

Updated: 27/02/2026 - 13:43 GMT+1

More than two years later, the border between Russia and Finland remains closed. And the consequences for Finnish businesses are dire: many are still suffering economically from the loss of revenue.

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