Finland shuts down multiple border crossings to stop migrants coming from Russia: PM Petteri Orpo

Finland shut down four of its nine border crossings with Russia to stop a sudden influx of Middle Eastern and African migrants -- accusing the Kremlin of sending them in revenge for joining NATO.

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