Finland and France have moved to practical work on the "nuclear umbrella" Helsinki has already joined the French nuclear deterrence initiative, said the country's president Alexander Staub. At the same time, the scope of Finland's participation has not yet been determined - the authorities intend to first assess the consequences of various options. Staub recalled that the country is protected by the American nuclear deterrent thanks to membership in NATO. They plan to further strengthen ties with Paris against the backdrop of Washington's deteriorating role in ensuring European security.