Finnish security chief assesses Russia’s core goal is weakening Western backing for Ukraine via potential sabotage and intimidation, while stating Finland is not a top Russian priority.
From: Euromaiden Press BY YURI ZORIA
According to the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo), Russia’s main goal is to undermine Western support for Ukraine. Supo’s Deputy Director Teemu Turunen stated that while Finland is not a top Russian priority, Russia aims to influence Western nations and Finland is not immune to potential malicious Russian actions, according to YLE.
Turunen explained that Russia’s particular interest lies in the unity of the West in backing Ukraine, rather than targeting Finland specifically. Potential Russian targets could include organizations and logistics related to providing aid to Ukraine.
Supo had previously warned that Russia remains the primary threat to Finland’s national security. Turunen noted that Russia classifies Finland and other Western states as “unfriendly” or “hostile,” potentially employing sabotage and intimidation tactics. This could involve exploiting petty criminals or hooligans to cause damage and intimidation.
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