Finland–Russia relations - Wikipedia
Russia occupied parts of modern Finland several times: The lesser and greater wars respectively saw a Russian occupation of Finland. In 1809, in accordance with Treaty of Fredrikshamn Sweden surrendered Finland to Russia, and the Diet of Porvoo pledged loyalty to Russian Emperor Alexander I.
What to know about Finland, Russia and a severed undersea …
Dec 31, 2024 · Finland says a ship affiliated with Russia's "shadow fleet" is linked to a 60-mile-long anchor drag mark on the seafloor. A power cable in the Baltic Sea was severed last week.
Finland warns of hostile activities by Russia | Reuters
Oct 23, 2024 · Finland is experiencing suspicious acts of sabotage and disruption and believes Russia is engaged in broad-ranging influence operations against it and other European countries, Finland's Minister...
Russia: Putin warns of ‘problems’ with neighboring Finland after …
Dec 18, 2023 · Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned there will be “problems” with neighboring Finland after it joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) earlier this year.
Finland's Intelligence Chief Urges Vigilance Over Planned Russian ...
1 day ago · The number of Russian troops based in Finland's vicinity could double or triple from the period before the Ukraine war, Turunen said, with a new corps to be deployed in Russia's adjacent Karelia ...
Finland extends Russia border closure indefinitely | Reuters
Apr 4, 2024 · Finland will indefinitely extend the closure of land border crossings with Russia and add several ports to a list where travel from its eastern neighbour is prohibited, the government said on...
Finland closes last crossing point with Russia, sealing off entire ...
Nov 29, 2023 · Finland said Tuesday it will close its last remaining border crossing with Russia amid concerns that Moscow is using migrants as part of “hybrid warfare” to destabilize the Nordic country following its entry into NATO. (Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva via AP)
Finnish leader says Russia is preparing for 'long conflict with the ...
Mar 13, 2024 · Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Wednesday Russia was gearing up for a "long conflict with the West" and he asked for more spending and coordination on European defence.
Finnish intelligence says Russia views Finland as a hostile nation …
Oct 12, 2023 · The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service says Finland’s relationship with Russia has significantly deteriorated due to the Nordic country’s membership in NATO and over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and related sanctions.
Finland will close 4 border crossings with Russia, accusing …
Nov 16, 2023 · Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Interior Minister Mari Rantanen said the southeastern crossing points -- Imatra, Niirala, Nuijamaa and Vaalimaa -- will be closed at midnight Friday on the Finland-Russia land border that serves as …