Russia–Finland: Prospects of Military Conflict
Sep 11, 2025 · The combination of rhetoric, weapons discoveries, migration pressure, and military buildup indicates that Finland faces sustained Russian subversive operations, with the risk of …
Satellite images confirm Russian troop build-up near Finnish border
Jun 18, 2025 · New satellite images reveal Russia’s expanding military infrastructure near the Finnish border, including a major garrison in Kandalaksha. The developments suggest a …
Russia will shift forces to Nato border if Ukraine deal struck, Finland ...
2 days ago · Russia would redeploy its forces towards Nato’s eastern flank if there is a peace deal in Ukraine, Finland’s prime minister has warned, urging Europe to give more money to …
In Russia’s Karelia, Neighboring Finland’s NATO Membership …
Dec 9, 2025 · Since 2023, Russia has been rapidly expanding its military infrastructure near Karelia’s 723-kilometer border with Finland, the longest that any Russian region shares with a …
Finland responds to Russia building military facilities along border
Apr 17, 2025 · Finland shares more than 800 miles of land border with Russia, and was part of the Russian Empire in the 19th century.
EU’s Eastern Flank Starting Tangible Defense Work, Finland Says
4 days ago · Next week, a group of European Union countries closest to Russia will start work on concrete measures for how to boost the bloc’s defenses against their belligerent eastern …
UK troops join Nato exercise as Finland trains for potential Russian ...
Dec 9, 2025 · UK troops join Nato exercise as Finland trains for potential Russian invasion After years of neutrality, Finland joined Nato in 2023
In Finnish border town, worry mounts over Russian military build-up
Jun 26, 2025 · Finland, which dropped decades of military non-alignment to join NATO in 2023, shares a 1,340-kilometre (830-mile) border with Russia.
Finland steps up anti-drone defences amid concerns about Russia
Dec 9, 2025 · Finland has acquired hundreds of drone jammers and detectors, its military said on Tuesday, as countries on NATO's eastern flank strengthen their defences following Russia's …
Finland closes last crossing point with Russia, sealing off entire ...
NATO member Finland has closed its last remaining border crossing with Russia. The move Wednesday comes after the government decided to seal the entire border with its eastern …