Finland to be legitimate target for Russian missile forces if it imports nuke arms

Nuclear weapons, if deployed to Finland, will make it a legitimate target for Russian strategic missile troops, Hero of Russia Major General Sergey Lipovoy, chairman of the Officers of Russia organization, told TASS.

EU Nations Aim to Seize ‘Russian Shadow Fleet’ Vessels

Several EU members are considering strengthening the legal framework for seizing ships in the Baltic Sea with the aim of undermining Russian trade, Politico reported on Monday, citing insiders.

Finland to keep Russian border shut, extend contested law

Finland’s government said Thursday it plans to keep its border with Russia closed and extend a controversial law allowing border guards to turn away asylum seekers under certain circumstances.

NATO's Largest Artillery Exercise Underway in Finland

Finland is hosting its first large-scale NATO artillery exercise since the Nordic nation joined the military alliance last year, with live fire drills starting on Sunday.

Finland Proposes to Host NATO Ground Forces HQ Near Russian Border

 According to Finnish TV channel MTV, this proposal has already been approved.

Finnish General Staff: the country will not be used for attacks on the Russian Federation with UAV, drones

Finland denies involvement in UAV attacks on Russian territory, the General Staff of the Finnish Defense Forces said.

Two US B-52H bombers conducted exercises over Finland

The US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers conducted training flights in Finnish airspace. The Finnish Defense Forces reported this on their official website.

Finnish MPs Approve Defense Deal to Allow US Troops on Its Soil

The Finnish parliament has approved a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the United States, granting access to 15 military sites, broadcaster Yle reported on Monday.

Finnish Foreign Ministry asked for clarification on the situation with the Russian plane

The Finnish Foreign Ministry contacted the Russian Embassy in Helsinki and requested clarification regarding the suspected violation of the country's airspace on Monday, the foreign ministry reports.

Russia to deploy newest howitzers close to Finland's border - Rostec

Russia will soon deploy its newest howitzers to its Northern Military District which borders Finland and Norway, the head of the Rostec state defense conglomerate said in remarks published on Wednesday.

Russian Foreign Ministry summons Finnish ambassador over Helsinki-US agreement

Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned Finland’s ambassador Antti Helantera after Washington and Helsinki concluded a defense cooperation agreement.

US and Finland sign defense cooperation agreement

The United States and Finland have signed an agreement to strengthen defense cooperation aimed at increasing military cooperation and strengthening NATO's effectiveness.

Finland’s defense agreement with US to pose threat to Russia — Kremlin spokesman

Moscow expresses regret regarding the threat that has now emerged from Finland, a country with which Russia long shared a splendid relationship, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Finland, US conclude Defense Cooperation Agreement talks

Finland and the United States have concluded the fifth round of negotiations for a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA), the Finnish Foreign Ministry announced this week.

NATO promised "decisive response" to the attack on the Balticconnector gas pipeline

The causes and conditions of damage to the Balticconnector gas pipeline and the communication cable between Finland and Estonia are being studied, and if sabotage is confirmed, NATO will give a “decisive response.” This statement was made by Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Interfax reports.

‘External’ source suspected as Finland, Estonia gas, telecom link damaged

Damage to an undersea gas pipeline and telecommunications cable connecting Finland and Estonia appears to have been caused by “external activity”, Finnish and Estonian officials said.

Kremlin Warns of Response to Finland’s Accession to NATO

Russia will have to take countermeasures in respect to Finland’s accession to NATO, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Tuesday.

Russia says some Belarusian jets now capable of carrying nuclear warheads

Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that some Belarusian jets are now capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

Finland sends three more mine-clearing Leopard tanks to Ukraine

Finland’s defense minister said Thursday that the Nordic country was sending three modified Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, in addition to three previously sent.

Stoltenberg Welcomes Turkeys Ratification Procedure Of Finlands Application To Join NATO

 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday that he supports Turkey's decision to begin the ratification process of the Finland's application to join the alliance.