
Finland has joined France's forward nuclear deterrence initiative, extending the measure to a nation bordering Russia, according to a joint statement.
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Finland shares a long border with Russia and recently joined NATO.
Finland has decided to join France’s forward nuclear deterrence initiative, extending the measure to a country sharing a long border with Russia, the two countries said in a joint statement on Monday.
“Finland has decided to join forward deterrence,” the two countries said.
“A nuclear steering group will be set up in the coming months to begin implementing this cooperation.”
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A nuclear steering group will be set up in the coming months.
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