Finland condition after war in Ukraine...

[joondeka]

I'm going to immigrate to Finland, but I do not know what the situation in Finland is and how the war in Ukraine has affected the country.
Is there fear and stress among Finnish citizens that Russia may attack Finland?

[FinlandGirl]

I'm going to immigrate to Finland, but I do not know what the situation in Finland is and how the war in Ukraine has affected the country.

Economically it is not good.
We have 1000 km of border with Russia, and Russia was traditionally a huge trade partner for us.
Let's hope the EU sanctions will end soon.

Is there fear and stress among Finnish citizens that Russia may attack Finland?

Not much.
On February 23rd there was not much fear and stress among Ukrainian citizens that Russia may attack Ukraine.

[Maaria]

Not much.
On February 23rd there was not much fear and stress among Ukrainian citizens that Russia may attack Ukraine.

Do you mean there is a good chance Russia will attack Finland?

[FinlandGirl]

Not much.
On February 23rd there was not much fear and stress among Ukrainian citizens that Russia may attack Ukraine.

Do you mean there is a good chance Russia will attack Finland?

I mean that "fear and stress" is unrelated to actual risk.

Do you remember how two years ago there were a lot of fear and stress and midsummer celebration cancellations due to COVID-19?
Npw the situation id much worse than 2 years ago, and there are as many people dying from COVID-19 in Finland per day as in the whole month of June 2020.
But despite deaths having increased by more than an order of magnitude, fear and stress are gone.

[Maaria]

Not much.
On February 23rd there was not much fear and stress among Ukrainian citizens that Russia may attack Ukraine.

Do you mean there is a good chance Russia will attack Finland?

I mean that "fear and stress" is unrelated to actual risk.

Do you remember how two years ago there were a lot of fear and stress and midsummer celebration cancellations due to COVID-19?
Npw the situation id much worse than 2 years ago, and there are as many people dying from COVID-19 in Finland per day as in the whole month of June 2020.
But despite deaths having increased by more than an order of magnitude, fear and stress are gone.

That's right. Yes I remember.

[joondeka]

Not much.
On February 23rd there was not much fear and stress among Ukrainian citizens that Russia may attack Ukraine.

I accept your words. It is true that people get used to this fear and stress, but what is the reality? Could Russia make more threats against Finland or launch a military strike?
Which Finnish cities are most exposed to these threats?

[FinlandGirl]

Not much.
On February 23rd there was not much fear and stress among Ukrainian citizens that Russia may attack Ukraine.

I accept your words. It is true that people get used to this fear and stress, but what is the reality? Could Russia make more threats against Finland or launch a military strike?

Yes.

Which Finnish cities are most exposed to these threats?

An invasion would start somewhere at the over 1000 km land border we have with Russia.
Cruise missile strikes could happen anywhere, stay away from the capital region (Helsinki/Espoo/Vantaa) and other industrial centres like Tampere if you are worried about that.

[joondeka]

An invasion would start somewhere at the over 1000 km land border we have with Russia.
Cruise missile strikes could happen anywhere, stay away from the capital region (Helsinki/Espoo/Vantaa) and other industrial centres like Tampere if you are worried about that.

Thanks for your information. I probably go to Vaasa city.
How is this city?

[Upphew]

I accept your words. It is true that people get used to this fear and stress, but what is the reality? Could Russia make more threats against Finland or launch a military strike?
Which Finnish cities are most exposed to these threats?

Russia will likely make more threats at least as long as current leadership in helm. Military strike is not likely, but maniacs are maniacs.

[joondeka]

In your opinion, when Finland becomes a NATO member, will Russia's threats increase?

[FinlandGirl]

In your opinion, when Finland becomes a NATO member, will Russia's threats increase?

From the end of WWII until this year Finland had good relations with the Soviet Union and later Russia.
What will change is that Russia will in the future see Finland no longer as a friend but as part of the NATO enemy.

[joondeka]

From the end of WWII until this year Finland had good relations with the Soviet Union and later Russia.
What will change is that Russia will in the future see Finland no longer as a friend but as part of the NATO enemy.

So, from now on, Finland will always feel the danger of war and Russian attack. It is true?

[FinnGuyHelsinki]

From the end of WWII until this year Finland had good relations with the Soviet Union and later Russia.
What will change is that Russia will in the future see Finland no longer as a friend but as part of the NATO enemy.

So, from now on, Finland will always feel the danger of war and Russian attack. It is true?

It's just clearer where other NATO countries stand should Russia attack Finland, and where Finland stands should Russia attack another NATO country. Russia has been and will continue to be a threat to its neighboring countries, especially smaller ones.

[joondeka]

Thanks for your explanation.