Finland used to follow a policy of neutrality, staying out of military alliances, especially to avoid upsetting Russia. That ...

Finland is "closely monitoring and assessing Russia’s activities and intentions" near the Finnish border, the country's Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen told AFP on May 22. Since the start of Russia's ...

Rovajarvi is the main artillery practice range of the Finnish Army and the largest training area in Western Europe. The site ...

Finland has launched its largest winter artillery drills just 100km from the Russian border, underscoring its new ...

NUIJAMAA, Finland (Reuters) -Finland has completed the first 35 km (22 miles) of a 4.5-metre (15-ft) high fence it is building on its closed eastern border with Russia to stop migrants from crossing ...

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland said on Wednesday it had decided to keep its eastern border against neighbouring Russia closed until further notice. Finland shut its land borders with Russia in late 2023 ...

Blasted into the bedrock, deep below the streets of Helsinki, these massive bunkers are currently used for recreation. Their ...

HELSINKI. Nov 13 (Interfax) - Finland does not rule out reopening the border with Russia, the Yle television and radio broadcaster website said on Thursday.

Finland's parliament on Wednesday approved the extension of a temporary law allowing border guards to turn away asylum seekers under certain circumstances, aimed at preventing Russia from using what ...

In November 2023, the Finnish government closed automotive checkpoints on the border with Russia, purportedly prompted by the uncontrolled flow of refugees from third countries STOCKHOLM, April 16.