Finland to join France's forward nuclear deterrent: joint statement
Summary
Finland has decided to join France’s forward nuclear deterrence initiative, extending the measure to a country bordering Russia. A nuclear steering group will be set up in the coming months to implement the cooperation.
Key Points
- Finland will join France's forward nuclear deterrence initiative, according to a joint statement.
- The decision extends the measure to a country with a 1,340-kilometre border with Russia.
- A nuclear steering group will be created in the coming months to implement the cooperation.
- The move comes as Europe reassesses its security after Donald Trump's shake-up of NATO.
