He said he did not see NATO rearmament as a threat. After Finland joined the alliance, Moscow announced plans to strengthen military capacity in Russia's west and northwest.

Finland's presidency declined to comment for this story. In response to a request for comment, Russia's foreign ministry called for a return to cooperation and friendship between the nations.

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Finland shares a 1,340-kilometer (830-mile) land border with Russia and joined NATO in 2023. Finland says land mines could be used to defend its vast and rugged terrain in the event of an attack.

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Poland postponed its purchase of 32 S-70i Black Hawks, with a military official saying it might be necessary to buy other gear like drones and tanks.

NATO members lack enough air and missile defenses to counter potential threats from Russia, the leader of the trans-Atlantic military alliance said.

Ukraine, Russia, defense spending and a general lack of U.S. enthusiasm are all on the table at this year's NATO Summit.

NATO countries are using creative math to meet the U.S. president’s demand to more than double annual spending, partly by expanding what counts beyond soldiers and weapons.