Russia warns of response to Finland NATO entry • FRANCE 24 English
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- Published on May 11, 2022
- Russia on Thursday warned Thursday it would have to take "military-technical" steps in response to neighbouring Finland joining NATO, after leaders in Helsinki backed entering the US-led alliance.
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WOW!! You mean the Finns didn't get Russia's permission before making a decision on the best way to ensure their own nation's security?? The NERVE of some people!
@jon tip No
Nato have caused this tension anyway
@H Emerald a guy who isnt english seems to know more about geo politics than you. xD
@Tallboss TV You don't even know what you are talking about lol
It's crazy how he thinks he gets a say in how others protect themselves within the confines of their own borders. 🤷
@Deadly Lifter The whataboutism continues....
Exactly
@Tj Semeniuk that only applies to non domesticated animals
As the Finnish president said to Russia "You started this" "Look in the mirror".
@Anai Barangan shhh go to bed little girl the grown ups are talking
@Anai Barangan what?!
I don't see it the same way about the mirror. He's just towing the line of all that acting as a lackey of, that the mirror belongs to ALL. Don't expect me to have sympathy for The Devil. Whom haven't been out to harm of my loved ones in the world, including non-stop me. My worth always put below no matter what types of insanity against me.
Putin recognizes the break away regions of Ukraine as independent countries making independent decision, but does not recognize independent countries like Finland and Sweden as independent countries making decisions for themselves. How does that work?
Dictatorships be like that
hypocrisy is one of the defining traits of politicians
Because he's a power hungry sociopath? 😂
Oh yeah, so very independent...
The world’s reaction to Russia’s displeasure about other country’s sovereign decision: “It is none of your business.”
Finland and Sweden aren't joining NATO they're just performing a "special military handshake".
😂😂😭😭🤣🤣😂
@Matty C apropos big daddy, study george friedman, mearsheimer, zeihan, krauthammer and nomsky. be more woke! 😵💫
@VintageRitz nailed it!
Yea it's the special handshake
How can there be a response when Finland hasn't even done anything to Russia? Are they not allowed to shield themselves? It's only natural after seeing what Russia has done to Ukraine.
We don't like The Reds. That's not going to happen.
@Erika Spannerman try again later
@Try This yeah, yes.
@paristo your comment makes no sense . Finland is inviting NATO in BECAUSE of Russia’s aggression .
@Tim Matthews Stop threatening others by inviting their enemy to your land next to them, you might actually learn something.
I'm afraid we've just about had enough of Russia's 'security assurances'.
@Bobby Boucher The great moose cleans back.
@TwoCan Sams pot calling the kettle black.
@Alex Look at the pic, i usually take pics like that as bot accounts. They post around youtube and make legit posts then they gather to promote something when their paid to.
@Brent z com -putin ?:-)
@Alex that’s what I am thinking as well...seems like many of these pro nato comments and responses are computer generated
Sweden and Finland would have happily remained neutral. All Russia had to do was lay their imperialist ambitions to rest and respect our right to self-determination.
Acting like Russia didn’t attack Finland less than 100 years ago lmao
@Mielipuoli Siili Did you even read my comment?
I did not say anything about theft or that Finland did something wrong.
I just mean that we both invaded each other and got nothing from it. (Accept of course small geographical adjustments.
@Лев Астнер If someone steals something from you and you try to take it back, are you a thief too?
And then the Finns attack the Soviet Union, so I guess we are even.
Giving into a bully is the worst mistake one can make. A bully only respects force and strength. Be it a school bully, a bad police officer, or a dictator.
@Eddie Brown lol you should learn what your legal standing in the west really is hahahahaha
@Kox Wobi lol cant wait til yall learn your real standing in the west
@Tarh Sonu nope
@Lilli R Although Bosnia was not a NATO member then, there wasn't really anyone else to try to stop the Serbs invading Bosnia and slaughtering the Bosnians. I guess the British could have come to their defence by themselves, but it seemed better to invite 90 other countries to come and help, which they did.
@TSA D There are several bots here, I think. All joining You Tube within that past few months and with no channel content or subscriptions.
The last time Russia mentioned “military/technical” consequences, Ukraine was invaded. I see Finland as next on the list.
like someone said on here in the comments they're not joining NATO they're having a special military handshake. true facts
@Fl4ngerr Thats what make it really special I guess.
it is truly "special"
"special military handshake" with contracts signed among all NATO countries
The last time Russia mentioned “military/technical” consequences, Ukraine was invaded. I see Finland as next on the list.
I am afraid I have to agree Your opinion. Time to sell my flat asap here.
Finland is supposed to believe Russia's assurances, just like Ukraine was assured they would be safe if they gave up their nukes? They are supposed to believe Russia will respect the sovereignty of Finland (while dictating to them what they can and can'to) the way Russia respected Ukraine's? Yeah right
Finland and Sweden were never fan of the NATO alliance until Russia decided to make their neighbors rethink their neutrality.. it is Russia who needs to look at the mirror and have a personal revaluation, your cant be shelling a neighbour recklessly, and expect the other neighbors not to be concerned of your actions
Yeah 3 planes .....It's an emergency indeed ....
In truth, Finland has for 30 years built its military to be more and more NATO-compatible.
Already in the mid 90s I realized we were now using NATO map glyphs/markings. By 2022 we are using the NATO alphabet, alpha bravo etc. The writing has been on the wall for 30 years
@Finland and Sweden are running scared🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
there's a reason behind all that shelling
@Nunya Business he is responding to a post from a person who made it about race - so the comment of moronland is justified.
"We can trust what the Russians promise" said no Finn ever.
Russia seems to think it's just been letting other countries live all this time. That we are only countries by their Grace and that grace can be easily taken away.
WOW!! You mean the Finns didn't get Russia's permission before making a decision on the best way to ensure their own nation's security?? The NERVE of some people!
This reminds me of when I was a child at a lunch table. I watched one kid offer a trade, his chocolate milk for the others candy, and he kept the milk and the candy. The next day the kid asked me for the same trade. Of course I declined. Russian politics can be compared to school lunch politics.
It is same warning what we have heard in Finland years and we have same response to everyone, we will make our own independent decisions no matter what Russia says and we will defend our country with our allies any way necessary.
Yep, sovereign states make their own considerations and decisions as to which alliance they want to belong to, whether it suits a third party or not. It is to be accepted. Done.
@Johan Gyllenstridh both Finland and Sweden must fight against what ? Against who ?
Russia’s response justifies Finland’s and Sweden’s decision to join NATO.
“russia promised to respect Finland’s boarders” Yeah right, just like they guaranteed Ukraine’s sovereignty with the Budapest memorandum. Smartest thing Finland can do is join NATO.
The deal we kind of thought we had during the past decades was that if we stay out of military alliances Russia leaves us in peace. But Putin's Russia has turned out to be so irrational, blood-thirsty and aggressive that Nato membership probably is the least worst option for Finland. This is the end of a 78 year long era of a foreign policy tradition.
The last time Russia mentioned “military/technical” consequences, Ukraine was invaded. I see Finland as next on the list.
@hibakusha0 coming next don't worry!
@Fl4ngerr Certainly. Finland is an EU member state. Just search for key words "EU" and "Mutual Defence Clause".
I say all the countries from the Soviet Union are at a way higher risk than Finland (no matter whether in NATO or not)
Glad you have your crystal ball. They've also threatened UK with nuclear tsunamis, will that happen as well?
I think most are fed up with Putin's bullying and threats by now. Let the old man keep ramble on and lets move on. Great that Sweden and Finland will join Nato!
@Elias Ziad Wait wait, what are you doing watching Western media, comrade? Do we have a problem here?
@K Cav "bot" ~ the westerner's response to an opinion
@KESS either you will like it or not
You will Be an old man one day
If we see a Finnish Winter War 2022 (and I aware it's about to be summer) I believe that the Finnish will 100% put up an absolutely rock solid defense and give up little to no sovereign territory and I also think it will be the end of the Putin Regime in the Russian Federation, which interestingly enough could ultimately be the deciding factor in bringing peace to both the region and Europe as a whole
The funny thing is that Russia goes on about not arming their borders and Russia then goes and does that along their borders. It says that it fears being attacked and what does it do it attacks first without any reason except their future fears. Finland and Sweden are joining NATO to protect themselves. If NATO was going to attack Russia they would have done that when Ukraine was attacked ... instead them are just helping Ukraine defend themselves as much as possible
Lately I've been thinking about what some friends of mine said to me, some 20 years ago. That they foresaw a war in Europe. Or rather, they said that if a war would break out, it would be in Europe. I didn't understand it. I'm not sure if I do now. But it might actually happen.
Way to go, Finland!
NATO strong. 💪
Sovereign nations have rights to their decision.
100% agree, should be apply to all countries in the world.
@Amitabh Sharma stop listening to propoganda and take your meds.
@Amitabh Sharma sovereign doesn't mean neutral
@Mike Cano Sommer should Cuba be allowed to hold nukes for other countries?
@ZooyZoé In the minds of many he was; but whatever he was is irrelevant, here.
The last time Russia mentioned “military/technical” consequences, Ukraine was invaded. I see Finland as next on the list.
it's like a parody of rebellion, where the poor are not afraid of death and the rich are afraid of falling. which rich person is not afraid to lose his comfortable position who has been bullying others, not the been bullied..
peak of this case is confrontation, do both side dare to take the risk of falling? for information Russia is fall apart with poverty while US is considered as a leader of this world, there is lots reason for Russia to take that risk, but for US there is no reason should take that risk
for everyone to know, it be easy to smuggle nuclear, no needs for ICBM
When Putin says that Finland needs not to worry and there's no threat from Moscow, does Putin believe he can be trusted given his past records with Ukraine?
You know, I've never walked over to my neighbors house and had a conversation about one of us not breaking into the house of the other and attacking the occupants. Oddly enough, if we had, I might find that more alarming than living peacefully side-by-side without having even spoken of it.
Why would I need to have that conversation unless my neighbor is having thoughts about doing that to me or the other neighbor?
@Tata Mata sure. I think everyone has a right to defend themselves.
I am a US Marine and I don't agree with what we, the US, did to get into Iraq. I don't agree with much of what we did while we were there. Nor do I agree with how long we stayed.
With that said, the US doesn't randomly invade a country based on "what ifs" as Russia did here. Iraq invaded Kuwait and upset the global supply of oil in doing so. Afghanistan was a hotbed on terrorism (and likely it's again due to our own corruption and miscalculations) that was actively presenting a threat to the region and to countries like the US, Britain, France, and Germany.
So trying to paint what Russia is doing as the same thing is ignorant. Trying to say if I think you're going to hit me I should hit you first is also ignorant. Worse, saying I think NATO might be a problem so let me invade a non-NATO country is ignorant.
Russia has been very actively mettling in all of the former Soviet Union states for decades. Bringing war, death, genocide, and destruction with it. This thing in Ukraine is an excuse to get a piece of Ukraine. Nothing more, nothing less.
@Heath T Ok, I am with you on that. Let me ask you another question: when the US invaded Iraq with more lies than planet Earth could swallow, did you,or would you support Iran build a nuclear bomb as the result of its fear to be the next one in line for invasion based on lies?
@Tata Mata exactly what Finland did... Go talk to the other neighbors about it. I'd want some extra eyes, some help, and to make sure my weapons are loaded.
@Heath T Let's say that happens. So what would you do?
@Tata Mata I mean if he came over talking about not breaking into my house and killing me if I promise not to do the same... aren't the words he's using a pretty clear indication of what he's thinking about?
It baffles me why Russia inherited the veto power of the former Soviet Union, on the UN Security Council. This should be reviewed, as soon as possible. Russia was only one state of the former Soviet Union, which consisted of about 30 states (including Ukraine). If Russia has a seat, then Ukraine should also have a seat. As well as Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, and many more.
15 states not 30...
Ukraine signed two such agreements with Russia, agreeing to respect each others borders. When we see how well that has worked out for Ukraine, how could Finland possibly consider breaking their agreement with Russia?
@Amadou Gueye who's problem we make it our problem
@Katt I'm referring to both the Belovezh Accords and the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances. They're both easy to find online.
@JBXXR Yeah it's really annoying
@Johan thats the problem, people are too lazy to do their own research.
@Katt look it up maybe?
How dare these countries demand sovereign borders, the nerve
"... refused to accept Russian assurances ..." Right. It's not like Russia has lied about things in the past. They seem trustworthy.
Reminds me of the revolutionary War! Thank you France for helping a brother out.
"Finland failed to heed Russian assurances of good will." I wonder why?!!! 🤔 🤣🤣🤣
How can they invade/attack another country if they cant even deal with 1 country.
@ノイスレブ And the UK and US have nukes of their own, and Finland has a treaty with the UK.
@Kexin Then I'm going to need iodine pills.
Russias special military operation has been a disaster, the man only has nukes and he w9nt use them as the others with the button won't do it ,
Nukes
I love the Finns, I was in Helsinki for Christmas one year, and they were the most friendliest people ever, I loved my time there, they were spot on, so much so, I popped into a pub called Molly Malones for a pint at dinner time on Christmas Day, and I didn't spill out of there till 1.30am the following morning, absolutely hammered! :D
And, all day, I only bought one pint, the one I bought when I went in... Honestly, it was a great day! :)
So, as you can imagine, I am over the moon to see not only the UK and Finland sign up for stronger ties together which happened the other day, but also to see them join Nato is great because they are the type of country that can add to the alliance, you can count on, and they will pay their way, they are proud people, if they say they will help you, you can take onboard that is exactly what they will do, and more if needs be.
🇬🇧❤️🇫🇮
Thank you for bringing the world together Pootin, we are getting closer to a world protection force. Russian invasions will be dealt with accordingly.
lol "respect the treaty we had" didnt russia have a pact with ukraine that they wouldnt invade ukraine ever in return ukraine surrendered all their nuclear weapons to russia?
“russia promised to respect Finland’s boarders” Yeah right, just like they guaranteed Ukraine’s sovereignty with the Budapest memorandum. Smartest thing Finland can do is join NATO.
Imagine attacking a country then getting angry because others want to defend themselves
You mean like the United States????
@Gandhari Vamshi Joining a defensive alliance after being threatened is defending yourself
They are a joke
@Korest21 no way?! you think?
I mean what then, Russia invades Finland? I'd be suprised if they even have the capability at this point.
I’m wondering if Russia is concerned that the Russia-Ukraine relationship might be impacted?
Just wondering, why wan't Ukraine offered the same defence pact by the UK before they applied to join NATO. A pact like the one the UK has given Sweden and Finland could have avoided all this.
Their ICBMs are made with the SAME high standards that they made their tanks.
Gee, it’s crazy that the vast majority of Russia’s neighbors want nothing to do with them. Can’t imagine why that is… 🧐
There is nothing odd in that, USA has so well gained control in all those via various meddling and coups that they can basically command everyone else do what ever they want with some fancy "negotiation" tactics. You don't even need to imagine that!
Unlike USA that did nothing but help to Vietnam, Avganistan, Iraq, Syria, Yugoslavia.... Gee..
This is escalating when when it needs to DE escalate.
Well, well, well. If it isn’t the consequences of Russia’s actions.
Putin talking about “actions threatening STABILITY in the region” really is comical given HIS ACTIONS in the last couple of months ! Finland is talking about signing a document with an ink pen while Putin orders his military to send cruise missiles into high rise apartment buildings in the middle of large cities and to roll thru city after city killing everything that moves including men, women, children, and dogs. That seems to be doing a lot to help the “stability in the region” as Vladimir Putin so elegantly put it. I believe Putin destroyed any stability that was there with HIS ACTIONS.
"I don't like change! The world is moving so fast im old, it's scary!"
-putin
What did Putin expect? He gave Finland no choice with his threats. Putin also amassed troops and weapons on the Finnish border shortly after invading Ukraine.
Never take Russian military red lines or threats with a ‘pinch of salt’ especially if it is Russian military doctrine.
Don't you think that the Russian Foreign Minister said to Putin, "You're doing the opposite of deterring Finland from joining NATO."
If he said that he would magically disappear the next day.
Just before he fell out the window……
No they're all scared to be poisoned.
If Russia invades Finland, then I'll have to say:''Let them try''. We Finnish people are not doing our mandatory military training for nothing. We got a good amount of reserves in case such an event occurs.
If Russia invades Finland, then I'll have to say:''Let them try''. We Finnish people are not doing our mandatory military training for nothing. We got a good amount of reserves in case such an event occurs.
imagine invading a country and then giving advice on "stability in the region' 😂
@KESS😂 and what they gonna do about it? send some old crappy t-72 to Finland? 😂
He meant 'you had peace when you remained neutral'.
And claiming Mariupol is a tragedy while he's the one bombing it
If Russia invades Finland, then I'll have to say:''Let them try''. We Finnish people are not doing our mandatory military training for nothing. We got a good amount of reserves in case such an event occurs.
NATO was formed after World War II.
The Western Allies wanted to rebuild after the war and disarmament to free up resources for it.
The Soviet Union did not disarm, but kept three million soldiers along the border with the West.
The threat that it posed created the need for the defense alliance.
So both the formation and the then increasing proliferation of NATO are entirely their own fault.
They obviously do not learn from their own history.
"Military-Technical" from Putin means more of the same type of Russian tanks being used in Ukraine will be implemented in Finland.
"Russia warns..." is the beginning of every headline about the country.
Maybe Putin should think why Finland didn't think NATO was necessary under Stalin, but necessary under Putin. Tells you something.
As the president of Finland said in response to Russia. "you did this, this is all you"
@Rob Gianzon Bully threats don't work anymore.
Well, words once spoken is very hard to take back.
Once Arnaggedon breaksout ashes cannot talk anymore.
Yup it’s pretty clear. If your neighbour wants to call your property his, and you can join his authority to help his means, or your other neighbours say join us, and together we will ALL push that SOB back onto his land…Bullies will lose every time!
It’s amazing how the human mind is capable of so easily being brainwashed by a higher power.
I do not understand why Russia finds the rest such a threat when we first thought together in world war II and helped them win world war II...
Nobody helped anyone, country just had mutual interests.
@Scott Geene, help them (who?)
I'm afraid we've just about had enough of Russia's 'security assurances'.
If Russia is seriously having this much trouble in trying to take over Ukraine then I can’t imagine Finland being that much better. Especially given their past wars with each other, with Finland being more favored
What did Russia expect after their invasion of Ukraine?
Plus we warned em
I found it interesting that NATO wants to be a "global" alliance also getting involved in the Indo-Pacific region.
Finland 🇫🇮 President said “You caused this take a look in the mirror” speaking nothing but facts.!
FINLAND: We are now officially part of Nato. Mess with us you mess with the whole trailer park. 🇫🇮
My grandfathers laughed at the Soviet Union's threats, I think I'll do the same with Russia
Does russia think threatening everybody in the world will stop them from defending their country?? Russia threatening countries around it is what causes all of this, if Russia wasnt threatening them, they wouldnt need to join Nato. Russia needs to focus on itself and just leave other nations alone.
Imagine threatening someone and then getting angry because they make moves to defend themselves.
@Libra You´re not happy with your new YT channel?
@TSA D they definitely don’t like it up em😂
And tell that also to the NATO, EU and US
Finland and Sweden joining nato is signing up for their land to be use as a war ground
Wow I didn’t realize Russia governs Sweden and Finland.
Russia reserves the right to "accept that Finland will defend itself by joining NATO".
You cannot be The Threat and call a defensive reaction to your behavior the threat. It is like getting mad when the person you threw a rock at picks up a rock themselves.
I'm afraid we've just about had enough of Russia's 'security assurances'.
I mean this wouldn't have happened, had they not attacked. And even if it was on the cards, if there's something I wasn't aware of, this only serves to push it into happening much faster. It's not a joke, when they say "diplomacy is the only way forward" ...
@Ash Roskell Sounds like your neighbor is definitely a bully. I’ve repeatedly put neighborhood bullies in their place, including bullies that happened to be on the neighborhood home owner’s association.
@Shomari Nelson a. Why are you shouting, and
b. Who is your 'we' and why can you not remember the Republicons affecting regime change in Afghanistan and Iraq? That is the question.
@sir Zembla Did you mean 'tattoo'? Did you mean 'American'? Please tell me you are not a twelve-year-old who had accidentally unlocked Mummy's smartphone.
Welcome to NATO warriors! ❤️ from Albania.
Russia left them no choice. in light of their recent activity and rhetoric, Sweden and Finland are just covering their backs. it just made military common sense for these two exposed countries.
Excellent interview. Strong and courageous reporter.
For Russia being the underdog in this game from all and every respect, as I see there aren't too many options here for them: a) nuke; b) swallow s..t & do nothing, then tolerate 'bullying' after everyone understands Russia is a toothless dog; c) make the conflict more global (e.g. attack Finland) and lose the war as no way Russia can win this with the resources & reserves it has. Even though I don't really like the idea, if I was Putin, I would go for option "a"...
"As we have said many times before, NATO expansion does not make the world more stable and secure,"
Oh right if you say so FFS
Lets talk to the journalists at CBS who describe it as a win win.
Thank you, thank you. There are people with brains out there. Oh my gosh...
We are tired of their threats and rhetoric. The Russians invaded Finland before WW2 and stole Finnish territory under the dictator and murderer Joseph Stalin. NATO is a defensive alliance not offensive. The only danger to Russia’ s security is their own foreign policy and criminal behaviour. Any country is free to do what they what in terms of their own security and deploy any forces they want on their own land and within their own borders. Russia can do the same on their own land and within their own borders. If they want to strike then they will be stricken in return. It’s as simple as that so think carefully .
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Finland to Breach 1947 Paris Peace Treaty by Joining NATO - Russia says Military Action Results.
Russia responds to Finland's and Sweden's NATO plans
"Russia will be forced to take retaliatory steps, both of military and other nature, in order to curtail the threats that arise to its national security in this regard,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement commenting on the possible accession of Finland to NATO.
If Finland joins NATO, Russia will view such a move as a violation of international legal obligations, a message posted on the official website of the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Moscow has always assured Helsinki that Russia's aggressive actions against Finland would never take place. However, Finland's desire to join NATO comes in violation of the 1947 Paris Peace Treaty, according to which the parties undertook not to enter into alliances and coalitions directed against one of them.
Russia: when you're neighbors start joining NATO because they are afraid you'll invade them, you invade non-NATO countries to scare them away from joining NATO
How many know your own neighbors , hahaha take care of the problems in your comminity and everyone will be better off...
Your only feeding in corperations problems and excusing them to be right...
"your neighbors"
If it was that simple
Exactly! well said 🙂
As far as I can see, Finland joining NATO won't change Finland "respecting Russia's borders and not using military force". Russia just makes this stuff up as it goes along to suit its own aims and objectives.
A mad man indeed!
After he violated the non-agression pact with Ukraine, no country is safe because contracts mean nothing for Russia or Russians. It’s a cultural thing.
Just take a look what they do with gas supply agreements. And how they stole airplanes neglecting lease agreements.
Russia has issued warnings like this lord knows how many times… they’re currently struggling to gain control of the Donbas region of Ukraine, so I doubt Finland has much to worry about 😂
Russia has issued warnings like this lord knows how many times… they’re currently struggling to gain control of the Donbas region of Ukraine, so I doubt Finland has much to worry about 😂
Finland’s response: you invaded a peaceful country under false pretenses.
Iraq, libya, syria, etc
@Humperdoo Saves And incorrect
No they never. Look up Right Sector.
How can there be a response when Finland hasn't even done anything to Russia? Are they not allowed to shield themselves? It's only natural after seeing what Russia has done to Ukraine.
It's crazy how he thinks he gets a say in how others protect themselves within the confines of their own borders. 🤷
If Russia didn't invade Ukraine, Finland and Sweden wouldn't have applied for membership for NATO. Russia's own fault so don't blame anyone else Russia
Has Russia completely forgotten that NATO has more nukes, better weapons, better skilled armies and wayy more funding?
Russia would struggle to crush a coke can in a battle with NATO, given its recent military performances in Ukraine.
Russia warns of response to Finland's NATO entry. Which of course is *exactly* why Finland felt the need to join NATO in the first place....
Again with the metaphore of the bear.. again???
@SpinDoctors Without Borders