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Tensions at the border have escalated since the onset of the war in Ukraine. With narrows of only a few meters separating Narva from Ivangorod, the closure of the border crossing to vehicles in February 2024 changed the face of cross-border interaction, limiting it primarily to pedestrians. Meanwhile, provocations from Russia, including disputed territorial claims and increased military presence near the border, have fueled local anxieties.