Pakistan, May 22 -- Finland has completed the first 35 kilometers of a planned 200-kilometer high-security fence along its border with Russia. The Finnish Border Guard announced the milestone on Wednesday, stating the fence is essential to manage migration risks they believe are being deliberately orchestrated by Moscow.

The barrier stands 4.5 meters tall and is topped with an additional meter of barbed wire. It is designed to strengthen surveillance and block mass crossings through remote forested areas. Finland, which shares the longest EU border with Russia at 1,344 kilometers, says the fence will help prevent irregular migration and border disruptions.

Deputy Commander Antti Virta from the Southeast Finland Border Guard District exp...