Finland’s ambassador to the United States boasted of its strong military power, saying that no “imminent threat” was seen thereafter. Russian officials He proposed military action when joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Maria Zakharova said Finland and Sweden If they participate, they will “face some military and political consequences.”
Ambassador Mikko Hautara told Fox News, “We are not in a position to be afraid for one statement.” “We The best army in Europe.. “
“We have a strong defense,” he added. “We have a really good international partner.”
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Mr Hautara said Russia has been threatening Finland over NATO for years.
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“They have always said that if Finland joins, they will take some action,” he told Fox News.
“There are no direct imminent threats,” Hautara added, but Finland “must take it seriously.” Ukrainian conflict..
Hautala also predicted that the invasion would not spread to other European countries.
Finland is one of many countries that have condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.