Finland require Russia clarifications in connection with incidents in the Baltic Sea, Defense Minister Carl Haglund. He described as “an unpleasant case” actions of the Russian warships, which, according to the Helsinki disrupted the work of Finnish scientists. 2 August and 2 September the Russians threatened the security of the ship, “Aranda” in international waters, according to the Finnish side.
In August, the Swedish island of Gotland, the corvette “Courageous” forced the Finns to change course. And in September, a Russian helicopter and ship, allegedly approached the “Aranda” closely. Ministry of Defence of Finland conducts checks on the result, which the Foreign Ministry can take diplomatic action. Incidents, which became known only on the eve, Moscow has not yet commented.
Note that the ratio of the Finns to Russia recently deteriorated, says “Helsingin Sanomat”. According to surveys cited by the newspaper, 74% of respondents in the last few months have been thinking about Russia worse. And 61% of respondents said that Finland is time to build up defense capabilities.
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