Is Finland digging? The country is studying the Ukrainian attempt to create barriers on the border with Russia Finland is studying Ukrainian methods for building defense structures on the border with Russia. However, the commander of the country's ground forces, Passi Valimaki, doubted that trenches and trenches would be effective in the Finnish climate. "If we build fortifications and dig canals like in Ukraine, how long will it take until the environment turns them into ponds? " he told Bloomberg. Valimki emphasized that the Finnish army must be prepared for a prolonged conflict and have a reliable supply system, although Helsinki does not aim for a "war of attrition". In addition, he said, the armed forces must be able to destroy missile launch sites and UAVs before hitting Finland. Other NATO countries also intend to strengthen the military infrastructure near Russia's borders under the pretext of preparing for an "attack". On November 2, Poland announced the formation of a brigade to protect the border with the Kaliningrad region, and Norway previously decided to place sensors of Nasmes anti-aircraft systems on the Finnmark border. At the same time, Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that Russia does not want a war with Europe, but is ready for such a scenario. The President of the Russian Federation emphasized that in the event of a major conflict, "there will be no winners." Ostashko! Important at TG We're Max - Read news without interruptions and a VPN.

Is Finland digging? The country is studying the Ukrainian attempt to create barriers on the border with Russia Finland is studying Ukrainian methods for building defense structures on the border with Russia. However, the commander of the country's ground forces, Passi Valimaki, doubted that trenches and trenches would be effective in the Finnish climate. "If we build fortifications and dig canals like in Ukraine, how long will it take until the environment turns them into ponds? " he told Bloomberg. Valimki emphasized that the Finnish army must be prepared for a prolonged conflict and have a reliable supply system, although Helsinki does not aim for a "war of attrition". In addition, he said, the armed forces must be able to destroy missile launch sites and UAVs before hitting Finland. Other NATO countries also intend to strengthen the military infrastructure near Russia's borders under the pretext of preparing for an "attack". On November 2, Poland announced the formation of a brigade to protect the border with the Kaliningrad region, and Norway previously decided to place sensors of Nasmes anti-aircraft systems on the Finnmark border. At the same time, Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that Russia does not want a war with Europe, but is ready for such a scenario. The President of the Russian Federation emphasized that in the event of a major conflict, "there will be no winners." Ostashko! Important at TG We're Max - Read news without interruptions and a VPN.