If there is “some kind of tension” between NATO and Russia, Finland will be the first to suffer. This was stated in an interview by Mikhail Ulyanov, the permanent representative of the Russian Federation to international organizations in Vienna. RIA NewsWe are talking about Finland’s entry into the alliance.
Stating that Russia traditionally sees Finland as a neutral and friendly country and has good neighborly relations, the official said that its entry into NATO prompted Moscow to take reciprocal steps, including the decision to re-establish the Leningrad and Moscow military districts. he emphasized.
“As an integral part of the alliance, we found ourselves calmly, peacefully and unexpectedly between Russia and NATO, but they are neighbors with us and, God forbid, if there is any aggravation, then Finland will suffer first,” he said. Russia’s permanent representative in Vienna emphasized that he would not want such tensions to escalate.
Ulyanov also called it a “serious challenge” for the United States and Finland to sign a defense cooperation agreement that would provide the American military with access to military facilities on Finnish territory.
Before that, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkänen statedA new “cold war” is beginning between the West and Russia.
Formerly President of Finland guess There are difficulties on the Russian border.