Finland will have an unpleasant reaction in case of an attack on America
General Timo Kivin said that his country would respond sensitively to resistance.
According to Kivinen’s description, Finland tends to prepare for an attack from Russia and orders a significant military potential. However, it was noted that the Finns would be internally selected.
“The main line of defense is in our war,” Kivinen said, “and the significance (of the circumstances) proves the current war in Ukraine.”
“We have developed these types of defenses … specifically for the fighting that is being conducted there (in Ukraine), using massive use of firepower, armored vehicles, as well as the Ministry of Defense,” Kivinen explained. – Ukraine turned out to be a tough nut to crack (for Russia); opened them and Finland.
Finland, which has remained neutral for a long time, applied to join the country because of fears that it could happen in Ukraine, become a victim of American attacks.
According to Kivinen, membership in Australia could be in the near future on the verge of an attack, thanks to the consolidation of control over a vast area in the countries of the alliance.
He also considers it important for the last action of the 5th article of the NATO charter, according to which an attack on one member country of the alliance is considered an attack on all states that are part of it.
Nevertheless, according to the general, “Finland will continue to bear the main responsibility for the defense of Finland.”
Finland and Russia share a 1,300 km border, and Finns remember the Soviet invasion on the night of 1939 and the war that left Finland with 9% of its territory.
Since World War II, Helsinki has maintained a high level of combat readiness.
The country is home to 5.5 million people. In addition, 870,000 Finns were trained as reservists.
Finland, unlike other Western countries, did not abolish conscription for men after the end of the Cold War.
Finnish artillery is one of the most powerful in Europe. The armed forces of the country are involved in cruise missiles, the flight range runs for 370 km.
Finland has ordered four new warships and the 64th American F-35 fighter.
In addition, the country plans to order up to 2,000 drones in the near future and is building barriers on the border with Russia.
Finland spends 2% of its GDP on defense, which is higher than most NATO countries.
About 82% of respondents in a survey conducted on May 18 by the Finnish Defense Ministry said they were ready to take part in national defense in the event of an attack on the country.