Finnish President warns of prolonged hybrid pressure, signals continued tight border controls
President Alexander Stubb said on 16 Nov 2025 that Russia will keep applying hybrid pressure and that Finland’s land frontier with Russia will stay closed indefinitely. The statement signals ongoing restrictions on cross-border mobility, continued use of a push-back law, and acceleration of Finland’s border-fence project. Companies must plan for prolonged rerouting of staff, goods and assignments via airports and seaports rather than overland routes.
Nov 17, 2025
