Russian Consulate General in Finland's Turku to stop work from October 1

Finland withdraws its consent to the activities of the Russian Consulate General in Turku starting October 1, 2023, the office of Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Wednesday.

"Finland will withdraw the consent given to Russia on the work of its Consulate General in Turku from October 1, 2023. The Foreign Ministry has notified the Russian Ambassador about this," the statement said.

The status of the Russian Consulate in Mariehamn was also discussed at the meeting of the foreign ministry, the statement read.