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Russia a triple challenge

Finland’s Minister of Denfence contine to see Russia as a challenge for Finnish security.

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The minister made headline two years ago when he visiting Washington D.C. made a speech underscoring the importance of Russia in Finnish security considerations. Next week Jyri Häkämies travels to Washington D.C. again.

Interviewed by Helsingin Sanomat Jyri Häkämies said he two years ago felt that Russia was making a return to being a regional great power at the very least, that the Russians have great power thinking that way. The minister said that the three main security challenges for Finland are Russia, Russia and Russia.