Norway Eyes Border Fence with Russia

Norway is contemplating the construction of a fence along its 198-kilometer border with Russia, inspired by Finland's recent initiatives. The proposed fence would serve as a deterrent and incorporate advanced sensors to monitor border activity.

Currently, the only official crossing at Storskog has witnessed minimal illegal attempts and is already fenced. Finland's strategic decision to build 200 kilometers of border fencing aims to prevent potential hybrid threats from Russia, particularly concerning the use of migrants.

As a member of the Schengen area, Norway maintains free movement with other members, yet it is not part of the EU. In response to security concerns in the Arctic, Norway is also considering increasing border personnel and enhancing surveillance.

The Norwegian government remains prepared to close the border if the security situation deteriorates, learning from Finland's earlier actions to secure their extensive border.