Russia Says It Will Factor Finland's Nuclear Deterrence Stance Into Military Planning
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko says Moscow will account for Finland's shift on nuclear deterrence in future defense planning, according to TASS.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said Moscow will take Finland's move on nuclear deterrence into account in its military planning and force development, according to a report by Russian state news agency TASS.
Grushko was quoted as saying that "since this is now a new reality, we will take it into account in our military planning and force development."
The TASS report did not provide further detail on the specific Finnish policy change being referenced, nor did it include additional comments from Grushko or other officials elaborating on how Russia's military planning might be adjusted.
Finland, which joined NATO in 2023, has previously stated it does not intend to host nuclear weapons on its territory but has aligned itself with the alliance's broader deterrence posture. Russia has repeatedly criticized NATO's expansion and activities near its borders, including in the Nordic and Baltic regions.
TASS is a Russian state-owned news agency, and the statement attributed to Grushko reflects the official position of the Russian Foreign Ministry as reported by that outlet.
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