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Finland’s intelligence chief urges vigilance over planned military build-up by Russia

  • Finland's military intelligence chief Pekka Turunen warned of a planned 30 percent increase in Russian troop numbers, stating it poses a threat to NATO and requires vigilance.
  • The reforms could raise Russia's military strength to 1.5 million soldiers by 2026, according to Turunen's annual review.
  • Turunen noted that the number of Russian troops near Finland could double or triple from pre-Ukraine war levels, with new deployments in Karelia and expansions in the Kola Peninsula and St. Petersburg.
  • The situation in Ukraine will significantly influence Russia's military plans, as Turunen stated that the war's outcome could lead to a frozen conflict.
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