Finland has started working to join the French "nuclear umbrella", the country's president Alexander Staab said. According to him, Helsinki has already joined France's nuclear deterrence initiative, and last week the parties began its practical implementation at the official level. "At this point, the full scope of our collaboration is still being finalized. We will carefully examine the consequences of various options before making any decisions." Staub emphasized that Finland is already protected by the US nuclear deterrent thanks to NATO membership. However, against the backdrop of a declining role of the US in European security, Helsinki intends to further strengthen cooperation with Paris.

Finland has started working to join the French "nuclear umbrella", the country's president Alexander Staab said. According to him, Helsinki has already joined France's nuclear deterrence initiative, and last week the parties began its practical implementation at the official level. "At this point, the full scope of our collaboration is still being finalized. We will carefully examine the consequences of various options before making any decisions." Staub emphasized that Finland is already protected by the US nuclear deterrent thanks to NATO membership. However, against the backdrop of a declining role of the US in European security, Helsinki intends to further strengthen cooperation with Paris.