Why tiny Finland is a problem for Russia’s nuclear fleet

Well-armed, highly trained — and now part of NATO. Finland is right next to one of Russia’s strategically most important regions. But just how much should Moscow worry — and what is it doing?

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Russia’sKola Peninsula hosts key elements of Moscow’s nuclear deterrent, including ballistic missile submarines and Arctic military forces. Yet the region relies on a single highway and railway linking it to the rest of Russia.

Experts interviewed in this video argue that Finland’s NATO membership has created a new strategic challenge for the Kremlin, giving the alliance more options in a potential conflict. The report also examines Finland’s military capabilities and Russia’s efforts to reinforce its Arctic defenses and logistics infrastructure.

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