Russian Border Anxiety Grows as Finland Beefs Up Military Budget
- Finland to increase defense budget for first time since 2013
- Defense minister says instability justifies extra spending
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The western nation that shares the longest border with Russia is building up its military arsenal, just in case.
Having already moved as close as politically possible to NATO, Finland now wants to spend more on its own war ships, fighter planes and army personnel. Defense Minister Jussi Niinisto says his government has little choice under the circumstances.