De-escalation Is Best Achieved With Credible Deterrence and Defense, says Finnish Major General Oslo (High North News): "The Russians only respect strength and determination," says Sami Nurmi, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy in the Finnish Defence Forces. He comments on the planned NATO forward land force in Finland and underlines the importance of allied competence in operating in Arctic conditions.
Sweden Announces Ambition to Lead NATO Force in Finland Sweden expresses readiness to take on the role as framework nation in the NATO enhanced forward presence to be established in Finland. “We foresee an initial presence in 2026,” states the Swedish Minister of Defense Pål Jonson.
