– The border fence (project) is very interesting, not only because it can be used for deterrence, but also because the sensors installed in it (…) allow detecting the movement of people near the border – explained Meehl.
Norway is ready to close its borders with Russia
Its statement indicated that the Norwegian government is currently analyzing the use of “various measures” to enhance border security with Russia. In addition to building a fence, Norway is also considering increasing the number of border guards or intensifying monitoring of the situation at the border.
There is only one land crossing on the border between Russia and Norway – Storskog. Mehl stressed that if the security situation deteriorates, Oslo is ready to close the border in a short time. The minister visited Finland in the summer, where she was informed of the situation on the border with Russia, which has been closed for a long time.
The Finnish government closed its borders with Russia at the end of 2023, due to increasing immigration pressure from the east and the appearance of an increasing number of illegal immigrants at border crossings.
