In Finnish Border Town, Worry Mounts Over Russian Military Build-up

Speculation is rife that Russia could be preparing for future military action against Finland once its war in Ukraine is over (Credit: AFP)

In a Finnish town a stone's throw from Russia, Moscow's reported military build-up on its side of the border is raising concerns about the Nordic country's security, locals told AFP.

Finland, which dropped decades of military non-alignment to join NATO in 2023, shares a 1,340-kilometre (830-mile) border with Russia.