Finland increases control over the military activity of the Russian Federation near its borders
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Defense Minister Antta Hakukiann stated that Finland is closely monitoring Russia’s actions near the common border, after reports of the Armed Forces and the media that the Russian side was increasing the construction of a military infrastructure near the Finnish border.
Source: “European Truth” With reference to AFP
Details: Satellite images published last month at New York Times testify About the expansion of Russian military infrastructure Near the border with Finland.
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« Russia builds additional infrastructure so that after the end of the war (in Ukraine) be able to transfer more troops, » AFP reported in the Finnish Armed Forces.
In a comment to the agency, Hakukyana stressed that Finland, together with his allies, « closely monitors the actions and intentions of Russia and evaluates them. »
« We have great opportunities to observe Russia’s actions. As a member of the Alliance, Finland holds a strong security position, » the minister said.
According to him, Finland has a « reliable national defense » based on general military service and large reserve forces.
« Our whole society is significantly preparing for various types of violations and crises, » he added.
Finland, which abandoned the long-term policy of military neutrality and entered NATO in 2023, has a 1340-kilometer border with Russia.
In his turn, the head of strategic planning of Finland’s defense forces, Major-General Nurma himself predicts that Russia will continue to build up forces Near their borders after the war in Ukraine.
According to Finnish media, Finland is preparing To the fact that the United States will not adhere to the key Article 5 of NATO, which provides for joint defense by Member States in the event of an attack on one ally.
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