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Rachel Hagan

Russia may put troops on Finnish border after Turkey blocks NATO bid, expert warns

Russia may bolster troops on its border with Finland after Turkey blocked its bid to join NATO, an expert has warned.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blocking Sweden and Finland from joining the alliance may lead to Russian President Vladimir Putin building up troops on the border.

In a shock move, President Erdogan confirmed his decision to block Finland and Sweden's decision to join NATO.

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