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Russian ex-soldiers go off grid to sneak into Finland

Stanisław Kaleta

07.10.2026, 07:16

Photo by Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images — A new border fence has driven border crossers to more remote areas of Finland. Photo: Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images

Border officials say they appear to be fleeing Russia to avoid military service.