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Finland Builds 200km Fence Amid Russian Military Expansion

5/22/2025

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Finland is on high alert as satellite images unveil a concerning expansion of Russian military infrastructure near its border. While officials like Maj Gen Sami Nurmi assure that there's no immediate threat, the nation is proactively building a 200km border fence, signaling a commitment to safeguarding its territory amid Russia's ongoing military focus on Ukraine.

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Finland is on high alert as satellite images unveil a concerning expansion of Russian military infrastructure near its border. While officials like Maj Gen Sami Nurmi assure that there's no immediate threat, the nation is proactively building a 200km border fence, signaling a commitment to safeguarding its territory amid Russia's ongoing military focus on Ukraine.