Cybersecurity
Russia’s Neighbor Finland Mounts Defenses Against Election Meddling
- Politicians in Finland are being trained to spot fake news
- Earlier plans for e-voting were shelved due to trust issues
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The country that shares a bigger border with Russia than the rest of the European Union combined is ramping up its defenses against the threat of foreign meddling in its April 14 election.
Finland has always had a love-hate relationship with its much bigger neighbor. A history of tension and bloody confrontations has given way to a strong trading partnership, and the country’s diplomatic role as a bridge between Russia and the West is one reason why its capital was picked for last year’s summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.