Norway may put a fence along part or all of the 123-mile border it shares with Russia, a move inspired by a similar project in its Nordic neighbor Finland.

Russia's neighbours have been fearful that Vladimir Putin will attempt to exert his influence and destabilise the region further amid his ongoing war in Ukraine

The high-tech fence would be a security boost to Norway - as it will tell officials when people are approaching the border.

Norway is considering building fencing along the country's border with Russia amid ongoing concerns over migrant crossings, Norway's Justice Minister Emily Anger Mel said in an interview with Norway's NRK media outlet.

Norway is considering building a fence along its nearly 200-kilometer border with Russia to prevent more migrant crossings. Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl explained in an interview with NRK that the country is looking at "several measures" to improve border security,

In 2023, Finland started building a fence on its border with Russia to serve as an addition to Finland’s border control measures and enhance preparedness for hybrid security threats, including the possibility of a large-scale migrant influx.

There’s constant surveillance along the border between Norway and Russia in the far north, but surprisingly few physical barriers. That’s likely to change, since Russia poses a much higher defense threat and continues to send unwanted immigrants into neighbouring countries.

Norway may put a fence along part or all of the 198km border it shares with Russia, a minister says, in a move inspired by a similar project in its neighbour

The Norwegian government is considering building a fence along the border with Russia to improve the security situation in the country. The fence should help in the event of a refugee flow from Russia to Norway.

Building the fence could enhance security, particularly in the event of a refugee surge, Norwegian Minister of Justice Emilie Enger Mehl said. Read also: Norway pledges $475 million in military support for Ukraine next year "This idea is particularly interesting not only because it can act as a deterrent but also because it includes sensors and