Putin Warns of Problems With Finland in Future, Blames West for ‘Dragging’ Them Into NATO

Vladimir Putin believes that Russia and Finland previously had a friendly relationship, which has since soured after he claims the West interfered.
Putin Warns of Problems With Finland in Future, Blames West for ‘Dragging’ Them Into NATO
Russia's President Vladimir Putin visits the exhibition of achievements "Russia" prior to the United Russia party congress in Moscow on Dec. 17, 2023. Sergey FADEICHEV/POOL/AFP
Stephen Katte
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of potential problems with Finland going forward after the northern European country strengthened ties with the United States and effectively closed its border with Russia.

Finland’s government accused Russia of pushing asylum seekers across the border and closed all but one crossing last month. A defense agreement between the U.S. military and Finland is also expected to be signed at the start of this week, further increasing tensions in the region.
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