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flag Finland strengthens defense with shelters, mandatory service, and reserves amid Russian threat concerns.

flag Finland is bolstering its defense against a potential Russian invasion, drawing on lessons from Ukraine and its own history, including the 1939 Winter War. flag The country maintains extensive underground shelters, such as the Merihaka bunker near Helsinki, capable of housing thousands and designed to withstand nuclear attacks. flag These facilities, now used for recreation, can rapidly be converted for wartime use with supplies and life support. flag Finland’s defense includes mandatory military service for men aged 18 to 60 and a reserve force of over 900,000—about 20% of the population. flag Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen stressed that preparedness covers all crises, not just war. flag The nation’s strategy reflects a deep-rooted commitment to vigilance shaped by its proximity to Russia and historical conflicts.

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