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Finland lifts ban on nuclear weapons in face of growing threat from Russia
Metro.co.uk • • world
Key Points:
- Finland has passed legislation lifting its ban on nuclear weapons, allowing import, transport, supply, and possession of nuclear arms for national defense amid rising security concerns from Russia.
- The government emphasized that Finland will not host nuclear weapons at present but acknowledged the unpredictable security environment following its NATO membership in April 2023.
- The change aligns Finland with NATO's nuclear deterrence strategy, potentially enabling the country to host nuclear weapons and strengthen the alliance's position near Russia.
- Russia has intensified military activity near Finland's border, including building a new base capable of housing 4,000 to 6,000 troops just miles from Finnish territory, raising security concerns.
- Finland has responded by closing parts of its eastern border and erecting a 10-foot barbed-wire fence to prevent illegal crossings and monitor Russian movements closely.
