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30 Sep 2026
🇫🇮 What is said about Finland
The article says Finland’s accession to NATO in 2023 is part of the steady strengthening of the alliance’s eastern flank after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. It frames this NATO expansion in the region as contributing to Russia’s growing perception of Western threat around Kaliningrad.
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These have been rising steadily since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which led NATO to move decisively to strengthen its eastern flank. The alliance has expanded in the region, with Finland and Sweden joining in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
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