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Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen highlighted ongoing concerns about Russia and its allies posing a threat to Europe even after the Ukraine war. The Finnish government published its first defence policy review since joining NATO, reflecting its anxiety over Russia's aggressive posturing.

In a stark warning, Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen emphasized that Russia and its allies will continue to pose a threat to European security, even after the conflict in Ukraine ends. His remarks came during a press conference where he stressed that European nations cannot discount the possibility of military threats from Russia.

Finland made headlines on Thursday by releasing its inaugural defence policy review since joining the NATO military alliance last year. This strategic decision was largely motivated by Russia’s aggressive invasion of Ukraine, compelling Finland to reevaluate its defense posture in the region.

Finland, like Ukraine, is a neighbour to Russia, sharing a more than 1,300-km (800-mile) border that is currently closed to all travellers as Helsinki accuses Moscow of funnelling illegal migration to Europe.

Hakkanen, presenting a review of the Nordic country’s military, said he saw Russia’s increased cooperation with North Korea, Iran and China as a long-term risk, according to Reuters.

The review underscores Finland’s heightened security concerns amidst Russia’s ongoing military activities and highlights the nation’s commitment to bolstering its defenses against potential threats from its eastern neighbor and its allies.

(With inputs from agencies. Edit for clarity.)

  • JohnEdwa
    5·
    2 days ago

    Kinda depends a bit on how and why the war ends, doesn’t it? Because it’s also possible that it does so only once/because Russia stops being a threat.
    Unless it “ends” just so we can get Ukraine War 2 Electric Boogaloo in a few years when they decide otherwise.

    Or with the Crimea thing and all, would that be The Ukraine War: Revolutions already?

  • rockerface 🇺🇦@lemm.ee
    2·
    3 days ago

    Yes they will. Unless we make them exhaust so much resources and effort that it won’t be worth for anyone to keep supporting russia.

    • jarfil@beehaw.org
      3·
      2 days ago

      Is anyone actually supporting Russia? Or are they fleecing Russia, waiting for it to become weak enough?

      China is definitely looking towards regaining control over Manchuria, as it had during the Qing dynasty, and why not some more.