Finland's Åland Islands raise high alert for potential Russian spies after joining NATO amid tensions following Ukraine invasion.

Finland's Åland Islands, an autonomous territory with a population of 30,000, is on high alert for potential Russian spies or saboteurs after Finland entered NATO. Tensions between Moscow and Helsinki have increased since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The islands, demilitarized under a Soviet-era security pact, are now closely monitored by the Finnish border guard. Some defense and intelligence figures in Finland have suggested that the islands should be re-militarized, but many residents remain skeptical and prefer to rely on their internationally agreed-upon demilitarization status and the surrounding navy for protection.

August 11, 2024
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