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.

Europe must therefore prepare for war—precisely to deter Russia from starting one in the first place. For many decades, NATO’s deterrence has worked, but two critical factors have changed.

Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen hailed plans on Wednesday for six NATO member states including Britain and France to participate in land forces that are to be established in northern Finland.

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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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NATO leaders agreed on Wednesday on a massive hike in defense spending after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.