Finland bans entry of Russian vehicles, joining Baltic neighbors in restrictions

Finland will ban entry to passenger vehicles registered in Russia starting Saturday.
The ban exempts EU citizens, diplomats, and those traveling for humanitarian reasons.
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia recently issued similar bans on Russian vehicles.
Estonian and Lithuanian officials said Russian vehicles may be confiscated if they don't re-register or leave.
Finland joined NATO this year, doubling the alliance's border with Russia.

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