Finland Mobilizes For Possible Invasion By Russia

The Los Angeles Times report:

When the Finnish Reservists’ Assn. recently announced wartime defense courses for civilian women in the southern town of Haemeenlinna, the 400 slots filled almost immediately, with a waiting list of 500 more. Topics will include shooting, cybersecurity and how to manage the first several days of an invasion from abroad.

In many ways, Finland has always been preparing for war with Russia. There are more than 5,000 bomb shelters throughout the capital, Helsinki.

The extensive subway system — which features a swimming pool, a museum, shops and restaurants that have made it a playground — also includes emergency shelters and an estimated two-week supply of food that could protect the city’s population of 630,000 should Russia attack again.

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Photo: Prime Minister Sanna Marin.

“We have known for 100 years that there is evil on the opposite side of the border, but now I think people have woken up,” said Ilpo Pohjola, a top official with the Finnish Reservists’ Assn. “They understand that we must be prepared.”https://t.co/3PENUiRsbC

— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) April 24, 2022

Fascinating reporting by @MichaelHunt75 @latimes on how the invasion of Ukraine has mobilized Finland to prepare for war with Russia, a longtime nemesis it has now stopped trying to appease. https://t.co/TZpi5QwJ7w

— Alan Zarembo (@AlanZarembo) April 25, 2022