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Finland Bans Property Sales to Russians, Belarusians

7/16/2025

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On July 15, Finland took a bold step to bolster national security by banning real estate transactions for Russian and Belarusian citizens. Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen emphasized that this decisive action is crucial in countering potential espionage and influence, a precaution deemed necessary even prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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On July 15, Finland took a bold step to bolster national security by banning real estate transactions for Russian and Belarusian citizens. Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen emphasized that this decisive action is crucial in countering potential espionage and influence, a precaution deemed necessary even prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.