Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has signed amendments to the Nuclear Energy Act, allowing nuclear weapons to be deployed on its territory starting July 1. This change follows Finland’s recent NATO membership and the lifting of a long-standing ban on nuclear explosives. Russia has condemned the decision, warning it could lead to an escalation of tensions and vowing to take “appropriate measures.”

• Finland’s President Alexander Stubb signed amendments to the Nuclear Energy Act permitting the deployment of nuclear weapons.
• The new rules, effective July 1, allow Finland to import, transit, supply, and store nuclear weapons.
• This decision comes after Finland joined NATO and renounced its policy of military neutrality.
• The Finnish Defense Minister stated the ban was incompatible with NATO membership and enables full utilization of nuclear deterrence.
• Russia has warned that deploying nuclear weapons on its border would be treated as a direct threat, warranting countermeasures.