During the meeting with Russia, it was stated that Russia’s withdrawal from the agreement with Finland on military inspections would negatively affect the level of trust between the states. Helsingin Sanomat Finnish General Sami Nurmi.
Former Finnish Foreign Ministry declarationThat Russia reported the termination of the agreement to conduct additional military inspections of the country.
Nurmi noted that the agreement is of great importance and that this agreement is based on trust.
“So the countries wanted to show that everything was according to the agreement,” the general said.
He said personal meetings between the military and officials were valuable. “It’s easier to make phone calls after the meeting,” Nurmi said.
The general stressed that Moscow’s decision is an example of how the country cuts its remaining ties with Western countries while maintaining sanctions. However, according to Nurmi, although it is not easy now, it is necessary to find a common language in the future.