How is Finland responding to the situation?

Russia used instrumentalised migration against Finland in autumn 2023. Instrumentalisation of migration means that entry into the country is organised by another state. 
Based on information available to the Finnish authorities, the risk that instrumentalised migration will resume and expand as seen previously remains likely.

According to the Finnish authorities, it is clear that the Russian authorities have played a role in facilitating the entry into Finland of persons who have crossed the border illegally. The phenomenon also involves international crime, such as activity by smugglers and intermediaries.

Between August and December 2023, approximately 1,300 third-country nationals entered Finland illegally without a visa via the border crossing points at the eastern border. Since January 2024, the number of illegal border crossings at Finland's eastern border has been at its usual, low level.