Finland did not consider NATO’s deterrent force against Russia to be sufficient

According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency quoting FOCUS, the largest NATO exercise since the end of the Cold War, is currently taking place in Europe. Finland is also the youngest member to participate in this grand exercise. In the meantime, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland stated in an interview that we have not yet provided sufficient deterrence against Russia. participate in this large NATO exercise called sustainable defense. This scenario appears to be a Russian attack on allied territory, leading to the declaration of a so-called alliance case under Article 5 of the NATO Treaty. This article regulates the obligation to provide assistance in the alliance and states that an armed attack against one or more allies is considered an attack against all.

Finland It has also been introduced as the youngest member of NATO. “Elina Valtonen”, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland, warned about the danger of Russia in an interview.

Valtonen explained in an interview with the German ZDF morning magazine: We still We have not reached a stage that represents a sufficient deterrent for Russia. But we will work hard in this field.

Valtonen also emphasized in another part of his speech that Finland joining NATO should not be considered as a provocation: if you step up and join NATO, then this is not a provocation and that is why we could not explain why Russia reacted so strongly.

This The Finnish official also said: “We are working with our allies for greater, stronger deterrence and defense of our alliance.” The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland continued: Therefore, we must be ready for war together so that we can apply a valid deterrent.

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