Coverage dated December 18, 2024

As Russia's threat looms, guns and defense training surge in Finland

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KERAVA, Finland (AP) — Unsettled by Russia’s expansionism and emboldened by its recent accession to NATO, Finland is rallying to strengthen its national self-defense beyond its traditional military capabilities. The popularity of weapons training in the Nordic country has soared in recent months.

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  1. The Republic

    As Russia's threat looms, guns and defense training surge in Finland (opens The Republic)

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    KERAVA, Finland (AP) — Unsettled by Russia’s expansionism and emboldened by its recent accession to NATO, Finland is rallying to strengthen its national self-defense beyond its traditional military capabilities. The popularity of weapons training in the Nordic country has soared in recent months.

  2. Herald Bulletin

    As Russia threats loom, Finland's people are learning to shoot back (opens Herald Bulletin)

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    People in Finland have been left unsettled by expansionist neighbor Russia and inspired by its recent accession to NATO, are increasingly taking national self-defense into their own hands. The popularity

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