UK Would Defend Finland From Russia Regardless of NATO Status: Defence Chief

Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace attends a press conference of the exercise Arrow 22 at the Niinisalo garrison in Kankaanpaeae, Finland, on May 4, 2022. Alessandro Rampazzo /AFP via Getty Images

The UK would always help Finland if it were attacked by Russia, whether or not the country was a member of NATO, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said.

Wallace made the claim on May 4 on a visit to Finland, where he observed the “Arrow 22” joint exercises taking place in areas around Satakunta, a region located in southwest Finland.