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flag Finland will allow temporary nuclear weapons transit during war, ending decades-old ban as part of NATO integration.

flag Finland plans to lift its decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons, allowing their transit and temporary presence on its soil during wartime, as part of its integration into NATO’s defense strategy. flag The move, announced by Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen on March 5, 2026, reflects Finland’s shift from neutrality following its 2023 NATO membership amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. flag Proposed changes to the Nuclear Energy Act and criminal code would permit nuclear weapons under specific defense circumstances, without permanent deployment or production. flag The reform aims to align Finland with NATO allies and enhance collective deterrence, though it faces criticism over transparency and public opposition. flag Finland remains committed to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and has no plans to become a nuclear-armed state.

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