Finland Parliament approved a defense agreement with the United States: will build 15 military bases on the border with the Russian Federation

Finland will create a half dozen military bases for the US military in its country. The United States will be able to import defense equipment and soldiers. On Monday, July 1, the Finland Parliament unanimously approved the Defense Cooperation Agreement between Finland and the United States. About it reports Yle. According to the agreement, it creates the basis for US activities and more permanent presence in Finland, for potential use by US troops, the country will open 15 military bases.

The United States will also be permitted to import defense equipment, equipment, materials and soldiers to Finland. In addition, the agreement provides for the creation of certain military zones that will include objects that only US staff will have access. The deputy from the "left" Anna Contola urged the parliamentarians to reject the agreement, but her proposal did not receive any vote of support. Thus, Parliament approved the agreement unanimously.

The Defense Minister Antta Hachkiann said that the agreement is a significant deepening of the relations between Finland and the United States, which already have similar agreements to more than 20 countries. Recall that most Russian troops, including personnel and equipment that were previously focused on the border with Finland, were transferred to Ukraine. Finnish intelligence confirmed that in general, the Russian command took up to 80% of troops from the border.