Finland’s people want to join Nato despite Russia’s warnings

If the Kremlin wanted to stop Nato expansion - that's also not exactly going according to plan.
Today, Sweden followed Finland to confirm it would apply to join the military alliance, both risking the wrath of Moscow.
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Sweden has pursued a policy of neutrality for 200 years - while Helsinki's non-alignment is fueled by fears over the security of its long 830-mile border with Russia.
But now that frontier could soon belong to Nato - just 250 miles from St Petersburg.
In Moscow today, President Putin claimed that Russia had no problem with either country joining Nato, but he warned that the "expansion of military infrastructure into this territory would certainly provoke our response... we shall see what threats are created for us”.
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[@titteryenot4524]

Finland: “We want to join NATO.” Russia: “There *will* be consequences.” Finland: “We want to join NATO even more.”

[@knowledge3563]

Russia just now put nuke missiles’ to border with Finland kzbin.info/www/bejne/iouXnKqvj7OLiM0 After 19 years since the beginning of the invasion of Iraq, has the West forgotten this war? The Iraq war is said to have resulted in 1 million deaths the difference is russia have weapons of mass destruction A message to the future generations never make russia feel threatened the difference between "looking dangerous" and "being dangerous".Russia describes military doctrine as defensive military doctrine. With regard to nuclear weapons specifically, Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons: in response to the use of nuclear and other types of weapons of mass destruction against it or its allies,in case of aggression against Russia with the use of conventional weapons when the very existence of the state is threatened Russia has the World's Largest Bomber As of 2022, the Federation of American Scientists estimates that Russia possesses 5,977 nuclear weapons, while the United States has 5,428; Russia and the U.S. each have about 1,600 active deployed strategic nuclear warheads. Russia has the most nuclear weapons of any country, at 6,257. Of these, 1,458 are active, meaning they are already deployed, 3,039 are available (can be deployed if needed) and 1,760 are retired (out of use and awaiting dismantlement How do Russian nuclear weapons compare to the rest of the world? Russia - 6,257 America 5,550 UK - 225 France - 290 China - 350 Israel - 90 Pakistan - 165 India - 156 North Korea - 40 When you tell the truth it's always gonna be controversial. sar Bomba, (Russian: “King of Bombs”) , byname of RDS-220, also called Big Ivan, Soviet thermonuclear bomb that was detonated in a test over Novaya Zemlya island in the Arctic Ocean on October 30, 1961. The largest nuclear weapon ever set off, it produced the most powerful human-made explosion ever recorded. Russia's Tsar bomba: World's most powerful nuclear weapon of mass destruction. The Tsar bomba exploded about 4 km above the ground and reportedly produced a mushroom cloud 60 km high However, the Soviet Union developed three AN602 physics packages at 101.5 megatons (Mt) and these are more powerful than the Tsar Bomba, which was downscaled to 51 Mt before being used RDS-220 Vanya. it was modified to yield 50 megatons, which was estimated to be about 3,800 times the strength of the U.S. bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II The declassified study from the scientists at the Los Alamos laboratory, published in 1947 had first shed light on the question that how many nuclear bombs it would take to destroy the world. According to the study, it would take about ten to a hundred 'super nukes' to end humanity

[@mat_j]

Russia : then suffer consequences

[@delawarecop]

Who is 'we'? Did they do a referendum already? Or do by 'we', do they really mean 'the Government' for the NWO?

[@kajetus0688]

@@mat_j after finland joins nato doing the consequences would be idiotic and suicidal

[@michaelsinger4638]

Finland: “You’re getting embarrassed in Ukraine. Bring it on if you can.”

[@marigold3208]

When you have the sort of neighbours we do, it’s not that weird.” Thanks Doc, summed it all up.

[@moritamikamikara3879]

Yeah. In reality it's more weird that we don't do things like this. But, that's what happens when you have a land channel and then all of Europe between you and your biggest threat, we can afford that.

[@ronaldgreene5733]

. . There are esoteric sources that said Russia will become something to help lead the world out of this current extreme corruption of mentality and unawareness. Our networks [US/western] and Soros are responsible in support by which through electoral fraud and by coercive means, the current belligerent regime has been installed in Ukraine, that was guilty of bombing its own citizens within months of taking office -- merely for disagreeing with government policy. The majority of Ukrainian citizens are of Russian descent and mix, many of whom have family in Russia -- while these facts will never be revealed by corrupt media who practice no journalism at the corporate level. Putin has been extremely effective at fighting the kind of corruption that we all suffer from; therefore, the need by any means to create crisis and war in the region until the kind of government amenable to a few can be managed in Russia -- as elsewhere where we "fight for democracy" after inciting groups in nations that were too independent. Gadaffi the "terrorist" had established gold backed currency and was establishing a fund to support nations of Africa in place of IMF loan sharking schemes that bankrupt these nations in order to keep the status quo, while little of the money reaches the people in any form who need it -- as does foreign aid serve in the same role, propping up the few who benefit from things as they are and who believed in keeping people in their station for decades, surviving in good years -- an artificially created growth problem when not allowed to participate in western style economy after exploitation of these cultures for their resources who never before experienced a population growth crisis of any kind. Influence and control through networking has always given the impression of concern, circulated among the elite -- that group most easily managed, as they feel too important and have no other desires. Many more people are brought into a similar fold by various means through connections made that last a lifetime in personal, career and business relationships and organizations purposed for supporting this process and information/narratives shared. This is not conspiracy -- as it is a process of normalization in the affairs and evolution of human events. Normalization rather than conspiracy is how influence and corruption create and take precedence, so that awareness is hostage to the needs for anything other than ourselves to define what is real and acceptable -- the need for any form of consensus to rule us unaware, lest we ever accept responsibility. The eugenicist's philosophical insider's perspective originates from those influences that have proven time and again that concern in not in existence, but for the control and augmentation and stasis of power -- however addictive such perspective may be. To buy any conscientious philosophy at the level from which conscience is disdained and entirely outside of the culture, is to buy delusion wholesale -- regardless of one's job or social position. Consensus is a powerful motivator that requires no other confirmation or justification.

[@JohnTavastian]

The military also trains everyone for first aid, evacuation and such so that everyone can help if someone is injured. I served last year and everyone was trained to basically patch up a bullet wound.

[@richardhausig9493]

Tough, strong people.

[@JohnTavastian]

@@GeFanAldrigUpp it's not difficult to make an airtight seal on a bullet wound. Every trained soldier should know how to do it. No we don't cure them but we keep them alive so the wounded make it to the medics.

[@Newnawn]

You also learned how to wrap a tourniquet, and it made me scream like a banshee 😭

[@JohnTavastian]

@@Newnawn the ones that stop your bloodflow? Yeah that thing hurt. One guy was putting it on my friends leg and they could get it off first. The NCOs were panicking a bit too XD. He had it for about 4 minutes which was actually quite dangerous.

[@JohnTavastian]

@@KenanTurkiye veikkaisin että ymmärrän ihan tarpeeksi. There is no Turkish terrorist groups in Finland. If Turkey says there are and every other country says that there isn't then it's pretty obvious that there is no groups like that.

[@millero15]

I make an appearance in this video as one of the training reservists. The arrival of the news media was a welcome surprise!

[@AlanXEverfrost]

You are doing a great thing. To me, it seems like an insane thing to have to do such a thing in a normal situation, but in this insane situation it's a noble and unfortunately necesairy thing. But NATO really could not have wished for a better people, a better nation, to join than Finland or Sweden. Modern, democratic, peaceful people who are prepared to fight for family, friends and what is right.

[@georgehoran8307]

Was this Santahamina?

[@millero15]

@@georgehoran8307 It was!

[@georgehoran8307]

@@millero15 that brings back memories #aamuja 😅

[@JCJW101]

@@millero15 Awesome work and welcome to the NATO club, so glad our PM signed an agreement to help you miltitary until you're officially joined 🇬🇧❤️🇫🇮

[@SnakeBiteGaming]

The level of ingenuity behind Finland's defence is mind blowing.

[@juliodyarzagaray]

@@franceleeparis37 You mean like the Ukrainians? Just to give you a snapshot of the Finnish Military, their airforce consists of F-18s and soon, 60 F-35s. They would wipe the floor with Russia.

[@Raimond799]

Hahahaa, Putin cried after Finns ordered F35 from USA. Finns really have a powerfull army it cant be denied.

[@harry.flashman]

Can we get Switzerland on board too?

[@gustavofring5362]

@@franceleeparis37 Kremlin clown

[@tjohanne]

It's said that 1 Fin can take out at least 8 commie-nationalist pigs each, on average.

[@signoguns8501]

Im from the UK and am happy to have Finland join. They proved how brave and capable they are during the Winter war. It should make us all feel a little bit safer knowing that the Fins are on our side. God bless you, Finland.

[@nikko5620]

I am a penguin from the South Pole and I support Ukraine. That's just what we were told to say.

[@lamehogshit3730]

Fight the globalists, not their wars...

[@smek22071975]

just be happy the want to be with us . don,t pom it up

[@signoguns8501]

This inoffensive comment of support triggered a lot of people, didnt it? Bit weird, Ive got to be honest.

[@robharris8844U]

@nunja hitz We always do our business.Welcome aboard Finny✌🇬🇧🤝🇫🇮

[@Superta7]

Regards from Poland. God Bless this country , Finland.

[@kajetus0688]

POLSKA GUROM

[@finntastique3891]

Dziękuję Ci!

[@avetsuper6272]

for what polak ?

[@jebbo-c1l]

finland is such an awesome country, much love from Denmark

[@thepuki9574]

🇫🇮🇩🇰💙💙

[@Madenity]

Their prisons are literally better than my house

[@nathr7375]

@@Madenity lol that made laugh

[@diamondsarenotforever8542]

So is Denmark ❤

[@joysimpson7503]

I love their resolve ... They are so organised.

[@polashquadhi2330]

nothing to Chechens and Bolshevic. Thhey train from their craddle to be worriors. I bet on Chechens

[@mrzoidberg.]

@@polashquadhi2330 what does that have to do with being organised?

[@Anna-tw3dd]

@@polashquadhi2330 do you know a single thing about Chechens? They were at war with Russia twice not even 20 years ago. You’re just saying this because people who are getting paid from Chechnya are fighting for Russia. Russia is trying to get rid of the non Russians before they then move onto Russians

[@dougieranger]

@@polashquadhi2330 You’re cannon fodder. It’s easier and quicker than sending you to the gulags to die. You can’t even see it.

[@juliodyarzagaray]

@@polashquadhi2330 Not a chance. The would be like the U.S. vs Mexico.

[@gamingdxg]

Well done Finland. Love from Scotland

[@thomasneal9291]

hurry up and become independent already. don't let England drag you down with them.

[@NotoriousPyro]

Gotta love the Finns! Long live Finland.

[@berechianyanwu1154]

Finland people are very courageous. Harassments, intimidations and Threats from Russia will not discourage them.

[@milosbogdanovic3050]

Are you angry with Russia and China (almost 2 billion inhabitants) and believe in American and German propaganda? ? What and what is this sign, the Finnish Air Force? Do you know him? Do you need a comment? en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Force_Academy,_Finnish_Air_Force

[@taz4080]

Any clue why they didn't join NATO,up to now?

[@KKk-nm6hv]

Finland were same as Nazi at WW2 they were on the Hitler side

[@simojovic6358]

Running to nato

[@jockumt7063]

@@milosbogdanovic3050 Since you clearly don't know how to use wikipedia, I copypaste this from th History section of the page you linked: "The hakaristi (swastika) is the insignia of the academy, taken into use before the Nazis incorporated the swastika as their principal symbol. While the Finnish Air Force "quietly stopped using this unit emblem" in 2020,[1] the Academy continues to use it as of April 2022" Get your facts straight.

[@inhocsignovinces8061]

According to Europe-wide polls, Finns have the highest willingness to defend their country in Europe (poll question: "are you willing to fight and go to war for your country"). As we've seen in Ukraine, motivated troops are key to a successful army. Ukrainians had the 3rd highest willingness in the same poll.

[@spalelees]

Yes. Finland have 937,000 total troops

[@sddsds768]

Which country was second?

[@JohnTavastian]

@@spalelees toi on koulutettujen määrä. Varsinainen sodan ajan vahvuus on noin 280 tuhatta. Tällä tarkoitetaan tuoreita koulutettuja sotilaita. Toisinsanoen, nuorinta porukkaa. (Same in English)

[@EneriGiilaan]

@@JohnTavastian Ja - sen porukan kokoa joille on joukko-osastokokoonpanot ja kalustot valmiina.

[@TrentSteel.]

@@JohnTavastian kyllä ja siitä lopusta noin 700,000 tuhannen reservistä tulee täydennystä kun sotilaita loukkaantuu/menehtyy. Jotkut väitteet sanovat että teoriassa Suomella olisi mahdollisuus saada 500,000-600,000 aseistettua sotilasta sodan ajan joukoksi. Se on jo aikamoinen määrä jos totta on. Ei mikään armeija maailmassa pysty tuhoamaan noin suurta ja motivoitunutta armeijaa. (Ydinaseet pois lukien). Varsinkin kun Suomen luonto on täydellinen puolustajalle ja painajainen hyökkääjälle.

[@ishmyboy]

"some people in Britain will say its a bit weird you know, finnish people learning how to deal with landmines" - no brit has ever said this or even thought this. It would be weird if they didnt prepare for this, they clearly share a huge border with a country led by nutters. we dont even border russia and have had to face the cold war and poisonings.

[@paulgibbon5991]

Being an island nation had advantages.

[@JCJW101]

Exactly my thoughts, it makes complete and utter sense, such a weird question

[@londop.a.3048]

In the Finnish army If you forget to fill your water bottle with water, you will get a 10 kg training mine to carry instead. Not forgotten many times :)

[@milosbogdanovic3050]

Are you angry with Russia and China (almost 2 billion inhabitants) and believe in American and German propaganda? ? What and what is this sign, the Finnish Air Force? Do you know him? Do you need a comment? en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Force_Academy,_Finnish_Air_Force

[@milosbogdanovic3050]

@@londop.a.3048 Are you angry with Russia and China (almost 2 billion inhabitants) and believe in American and German propaganda? ? What and what is this sign, the Finnish Air Force? Do you know him? Do you need a comment? en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Force_Academy,_Finnish_Air_Force

[@cyberhead243]

"NATO recruiter of the year award" should be sent to Putin to display in his office.

[@smek22071975]

Nato is a good thing. don,t make fun of it

[@1okay843]

What?!?!?!??!? hes not making fun of nato hes making fun of putin

[@e.n.strowd1949]

@@smek22071975 he’s saying that Putin pushed all these people to NATO.

[@arseniyonline1234555]

I hope they kick Turkey out if Turkey tries to veto

[@freemind6918]

NATO recruiter hasn't got any guts!

[@loredanatagliaferri5339]

Go Finland! With love, from Italy :-)

[@ericboxer3053]

woke narrative loving war mongers ....they are so predictable to..climate freaks..check..covid freaks..check...refugees welcome..check

[@draxshadow1882]

Glory to Russia from Algeria

[@srensvensson3921]

Thank you italy.❤️

[@Trontotario]

God punish Russia!

[@jockumt7063]

Finland's contribution to NATO will be significant. They have the strongest artillery in Europe and almost 3 times bigger army than the one of the UK

[@nicholasgerrish6022]

Absolutely right!

[@kingdoom3878]

Let not compare Finland with Russia, Russia is supper power, they have long rang missile can destroy Finland,

[@ScandicScrub]

@@kingdoom3878 Russia has no chance to invade. Sure Russia can shoot their rockets and destroy our cities but actually invading is not possible without having to draft a few million men to do it, good luck with that. Don't underestimate our little nation, we punch well above our weight class.

[@nicholasgerrish6022]

@@kingdoom3878 So do NATO….. Sadly, unless Russia is into self destruction, they are well and truly Fucked! They know it, we know it! Embrace the free spirit of the West, or shrivel into insignificance….

[@jockumt7063]

@@kingdoom3878 St Petersburg has as many people as Finland, all concentrated in one city. It is within Finnish artillery range. You were saying?

[@seabiscuit726142]

Finnish people are badasses right out of the box!

[@jonz8482]

@@franceleeparis37 and?

[@draxshadow1882]

🤣🤣🤣

[@johnwilsdon5456]

This country is so smart. You have done a grand job of preparing for the future. I wish other countries were as astute as you. Long live Finland.

[@rimehoarfrost3059]

Welcome to NATO Finland, from Canada!

[@draxshadow1882]

Welcome to ww3 from Algeria

[@draxshadow1882]

Things gonna get interesting I hope so I hope to see big red mushrooms very soon

[@VeteranAlpha]

@@draxshadow1882 Lol keep dreaming Arab. Russia's nukes are likely just as dysfunctional as their whole Army. They'll probably blow up in their silos. 😂😂

[@anunusualironiccircumstanc2246]

@@draxshadow1882 Algeria, what a shithole. 😂😂😂😂

[@live_free_or_perish]

Very glad to include Finland in the alliance. They are very welcome 😊

[@Schooner77]

(‐:

[@vogval]

What alliance is that?! The one that goes about poking and destroying other nations? You lot haven’t smelt the coffee yet. Multipolar world is we’re we at now. Rather than preach peace you are cheering an alliance that will destroy your future generations to come.

[@leonardgoldberg2879]

The alliance of endless wars based on false flags perpetrated by NATO and the USA. You should buy stocks in Raytheon and Lockheed , then pray for more wars and misery so your shares increase in value.

[@Schooner77]

@@leonardgoldberg2879 you're not handling the great news very well Leonard

[@leonardgoldberg2879]

@@Schooner77 I don't watch main stream news. It's all lies and propaganda.

[@steventhomas3079]

Thank you our Finnish brothers we got your back 🇺🇲🇺🇦

[@butterbean9011]

When russians warning and threatening Finland to join Nato is like throwing gas in fire.

[@Greksallad]

I feel very safe having Finland as our neighbor to the east. Swedish-Finnish brotherhood is very strong, may our friendship last a thousand years 🇸🇪🤝🇫🇮

[@KA-jm2cz]

Sweden want's Finland to be their "buffer zone" as much than Russia. They are both invaded Finland and tryed to be better and it still stinks.

[@hermannikoppakuoriainen440]

Our militaries are tied together, even Stocholm high society understand that theres evil forces. Even rivalry in hockey makes both countries stronger and when united for crisis theres no match

[@exuberance3973]

I still believe Finland to be one of the most capable militaries, especially when fighting the reds. Look at the winter war. They alone could stop the Russian advance, NATO is the cherry on top.

[@Mr777koko]

They going to be used and abused Finland for the USA despotic agenda. If worse comes to worse Finland will look like the moon. Currently Russia used 1/5 of it's capacity in Ukraine. If USA continue to bully Russia they may have to make their piont on them. Guess who will be the victim.

[@johnchapman6013]

The Mountains Won for Finland .... Just like the Minus 40*c Winter won for Russia against Nepoleon & Germany .

[@ladoga]

@@johnchapman6013 What mountains? Finland is mostly flat and there are no mountains anywhere near the Eastern border. The only place with something that could be called mountains (a tiny section of Scandes mtn. range) is in the extreme North West at the Norwegian and Swedish border.

[@911beats]

The were Allied with the Nazis to defeat the soviets

[@ladoga]

@@911beats During the Winter War Soviets were allied with Nazis. (Molotov-Ribbentrop pact)

[@kimmoj2570]

Finnish parliament just voted: 188 YES, 8 NO. Request to join NATO will be on Brussels tonight or tomorrow. Swedens application propably on same time.

[@aattokellman4750]

Suomen ja Ruotsin liittyminen NATOON kiitos kuuluu Vladimir Putinille. Kiitos.

[@davebauman4991]

188 to 8. This is a numerology message to yet another despotic regime. It reads sarcastically "Good Luck" you meddling mongers. (not just warmongers) Wicked smart.

[@davebauman4991]

Finns could've just as easily voted unanimously.

[@fransmols3588]

Welcome !! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@jounisuninen]

Few words of Finland's neutrality ... Finland was a neutral country when Russia (USSR) attacked her in 1939. Accordingly, we Finns know perfectly well that neutrality is no guarantee against Russian aggression. After 1948 Finland was not a neutral country until USSR collapsed. We had the "Agreement of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance" with USSR which meant that our position was staked in case of a war between East and West. Starting from 1992 we have been neutral. But again we see that Russia is as ready as ever to attack its small neighbors. We have no reason to believe that neutrality would protect us more than in 1939. Considering Finland's many experiences as Russia's neighbor, it is quite evident that we Finns would be fools if not joining NATO when we still have the chance.

[@iAmPesukone]

Since 1995, as a member of the EU Finland has been adhering to "military non-alignment", which is different from neutrality. Arguably the Lisbon treaty of 2007 ended this military non-alignment as well, because the EU established a shared defense policy.

[@harrietharlow9929]

I think Finns and Swedes are smart to join NATO.

[@kantraxoikol6914]

i know nothing of geography and politics, but i do know the value of all the little fish getting together to drive the shark out ... it can be done ,with a united effort. communism destroys people wholesale, and they try to justify it with equality or compassion which is all a thin coating over POWER and ABUSE in the name of POWER and control . never think they care about your downtrodden people , they care only that they look valorous while commiting their atrocities.

[@MistahMatzah]

In Russia's mind none of the countries surrounding it really exist - every single one is little more than a target for conquest.

[@davidmccann9811]

@@harrietharlow9929 As a British person I think it makes sense for both Finland and Sweden to join NATO, considering the membership of Norway and the Baltic States.

[@iosta5694]

Yes, Finland takes care of its citizens, and they are ready to defend their country.

[@hailarwotanaz5848]

Finland would smack Russia

[@draxshadow1882]

@@hailarwotanaz5848 lol 😆 😂 🤣 you made my day enternet kids I hope russia will invade finland soon

[@draxshadow1882]

Lol protecting you say 🤣🤣🤣 they are ready to serve the agenda not protect their people lol

[@hailarwotanaz5848]

@@draxshadow1882 That would be a military catastrophe, Russia is failing at basic necessities even fighting against Ukraine. I could list plenty if you’re interested A two front war into Finland would just be impossible at this point, the geography is far more challenging than that of Ukraine. Rasputsitzen itself has disabled Russian tanks

[@hailarwotanaz5848]

@@draxshadow1882Be realistic dude, on satellite imaging you could see that Russia tried armored encirclement tactics to force a quick victory and stalled about 2 weeks into the conflict. They even changed tactics to artillery bombardment very suddenly when they realized their slow columns were getting destroyed by US missile tech

[@lukasz1067]

1939. Soviet - Finnish war. A large detachment of Soviet soldiers travels along the road near the border. Suddenly, from behind a small hill, they hear their voice: - One Finnish soldier is better than ten Russians! The Soviet commander quickly selects the top ten soldiers and sends them over the hill. After a while, the sounds of shots are heard, then there is silence. The voice says again: - One Finnish soldier is better than a hundred Russians! The furious Soviet commander hastily gathers a hundred of the best of the remaining soldiers and sends them over the hill. There are shots and after 10 minutes there is silence. The calm Finnish voice resounds: - One Finnish soldier is better than a thousand Russians! The impenitably pissed off commander sends 1000 soldiers over the hill. Rifles shoot, grenades explode, rockets fly ... and again silence. Eventually, one badly injured Russian manages to crawl back to the commander. As he dies, he gives his last words: - Don't send any more of ours ... It's a trap ... There are TWO of them!

[@dougieranger]

Absolutely superb. Made me laugh. Thanks. 😂

[@JCJW101]

Brilliant 🤣

[@thepuki9574]

Nice bro😂🇫🇮😎💙

[@gustavofring5362]

Sneaky Finns!😄

[@imhappy3790]

Made me laugh. Thanks. 😂😂

[@nonsibi1087]

I'm an older American veteran, Viet Nam War period. My mother, a foreign war bride, had a best friend who often took car of me when young. This Finnish woman had been a late teenage soldier during the Winter War. I learned from her what that experience was like, and I understand the Finnish resolve to never again be Russia's victim. Ukraine is fighting with the same resolve.

[@goodinakjan1758]

Bs

[@Seitbp242]

@@goodinakjan1758 nope and you face a finn now

[@osk9013]

Obviously she had been so called "lotta" (a member of Finnish voluntary auxiliary paramilitary organisation for women). They were not soldiers but took care of many different tasks (e.g. air-raid warning, hopitals) during the war time.

[@nonsibi1087]

@@goodinakjan1758 So sorry, dear. Must be very difficult for you.

[@nonsibi1087]

@@osk9013 Yes. She described to me seeing her fellow Finns mount high-pressure hot water nozzles to their tank turrets to bath the Soviet soldiers.... in the freezing Winter. She was impressed how quickly the water penetrated the Soviets' clothing and then froze, draining the life from the enemy whose limbs stiffened as body heat left them.

[@eurovision50]

Heja Finland, heja Norden.

[@Smatnm]

The Finnish approach to defence is both admirable and sensible for many reasons. Not only do all share responsibility for defending their friends, family and home but the training of civilians with weapons allows a respect for their use whilst removing the novelty/cool factor. It shows trust in the general populace, something severely lacking in the U.K. and I’d be very interested to see how their per-capita violent crime rate compares with that of the U.K.

[@Tounushi]

Learning EXACTLY what those weapons do made me respect them more. But the feeling of that power in your hands... I laughed hard and deep on the first range day. Not so fun when you're carrying 20 at a time between gun vaults.

[@alanraptor2569]

But that would tell you precisely nothing about the inference you are making. Any difference in violent crime could be down to any combination of factors, education level, population density, wealth, even the weather.

[@Smatnm]

@@alanraptor2569 “precisely nothing” is a little harsh, if that were the case then there’d be no point in collecting/comparing any data, outside of strict laboratory conditions. It’s certainly true that many, many factors are involved but I was quite vague in which statistics I would be particularly interested in…….neither did I mention which specific pre-conceived idea I was trying to reaffirm to myself.

[@lamehogshit3730]

Perhaps if the UK weren't sending hundreds of missiles at a cost to the taxpayers of £175,000 each to the Ukraine and spent the money on food for the hundreds of thousands of brits who aren't able to feed their families, then maybe the crime rate might be a bit lower. Just a thought...

[@Smatnm]

@@lamehogshit3730 because the first recorded crime in the U.K. was on 24/02/2022

[@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL]

These guys have incredible English.

[@samimiettinen3457]

We get english classes from third grade on and If you choose you can learn other languages also.

[@itsJPhere]

Good education pays off for the whole society. It really is an investment for the future.

[@mikrokupu]

These interwied reservists were educated people but yes, most Finns speak at least some English

[@Tyrgalon]

@@mikrokupu It is very rare for a Finn to not be "educated".

[@dr.edwardmoskowitz4328]

So proud of you all in 🇫🇮 Finland we stand with you🇺🇸. May your training camp, help many, especially those young men who go to current war for Ukrainian soldiers and for others! Thank you Finland 🇫🇮

[@HoangNguyen-lk3fu]

❤️ Finland and Sweden 💖

[@doverivermedia3937]

The Finnish & Swedish are very sensible, fair and great citizens. They will be a welcome contribution to Nato. 🇬🇧...🇫🇮 🇸🇪 🇺🇦

[@tmm_2455]

Well, they might not. Turkey is a NATO country.

[@thomasneal9291]

@@tmm_2455 turkey under Erdogan is a fascist theocracy. I do have to wonder how good a fit for NATO Turkey is any more. It sure has changed a LOT in the last 15 years.

[@thomasneal9291]

...OTOH, the US is about 3/4 of the way to becoming a theocracy itself. if this continues, the US also will no longer be a good fit for NATO.

[@angelo_giachetti]

Theyr gonna have to up their game. Ride alongs are not welcome.

[@doverivermedia3937]

@@angelo_giachetti As a Brit in aerospace & military manufacturing, I have personally worked in all Scandinavia. From Grippen fighters to SAAB Aerospace & defence. "Their game" is right up there. Rest assured little one. ...

[@auntihooha]

SISU to my fellow Finns! My 4-year old father had to spend many cold dark nights in his Helsinki bomb shelter during the winter war. These shelters are amazing.

[@Chris66Mas]

Wasn’t that in a time when the Nazis were our enemies? The USSR got rid of them, and now their re-emerging. Finland initially supported the German Nazis in WWII, then swapped sides.

[@paulovaska1984]

My father was a refugee from Viipuri (Vyborg today) during the Winter War and my mother was born in a shelter during a bombing raid as 'Molotov's bread baskets' (the nickname given to russian bombs) fell from the sky. I am very Proud of my Finnish heritage and am even more proud of how far and advanced Finland has become and how temperate/moderate/patient/humble and helpful the finnish people are. Hope you have a nice day.

[@Mike.]

Dang you have a young father

[@tjohanne]

How the heck could he be a father 4 years old!?

[@OmegaWolf2899]

Love and respect Finland from a briton🇬🇧❤️

[@n00n1n]

Finland is such an incredibly lovely country. Lovely cities and people. It would be a shame for war to spread their too

[@vilhelmwqd6884]

They are lovely..but they have irrational decision..they opt to join NATO then die than to remain neutral.hahaha

[@vilhelmwqd6884]

Nothing to do history now..in real world and being practical and rational is the mos crucial now..wake up finnish

[@luuttaja]

@@vilhelmwqd6884 Attacking Finland is the worst mistake Russia can do

[@jounisuninen]

@@vilhelmwqd6884 Finland was neutral when Russia attacked it in 1939. Finland's conclusion: "Never alone again."

[@Tespri]

@@vilhelmwqd6884 Name NATO country that has been destroyed for joining NATO. Also remain neutral? Russia doesn't believe neutrality. Neutral just means another target within 5-years.

[@christianfeliciano8492]

Russia: "their will be consequences if NATO expands" NATO: "HOLD MY BEER"🍺

[@jennytravelmovie9682]

😆😆😆👍👍👍

[@moonliteX]

finland: "hold my salmiakki ice-cream"

[@christianfeliciano8492]

@@moonliteX lol

[@Tmb1112]

Finland is so organized that Russian leaders must be watching them then looking back at their own forces and admitting: "Alright, so let's not..."

[@sisulart]

Weird? British people wouldn't think it was weird if we shared a border with Russia. Finland's readiness for Russian aggression is pretty amazing.

[@t.miller8456]

Great addition, we are honoured to have you

[@Kaiserland111]

I've always had respect for the Finns, both for their resistance to Russia in WWII and for their commitment to self-defense since then. I think it is a wise move to join NATO now because of Putin's insane antics, and we'll be happy to have you! Much love from America.

[@perfectblue305]

we will also write good comments to the Cubans and Mexicans when they join the CSTO =)

[@Tespri]

@@perfectblue305 How is Cubans and mexico relevant to this? Something bad in defensive allience that seeks to protect smaller nations from evil russians?

[@innerlight7018]

Finland, it will be good to have you on board. Greetings from Germany!

[@chrisblockley5783]

I am a New Zealander with a Swedish background. Come on Sweden, show the same courage as the Finns and back the move. The weird thing is, no one hates Russians or Russia - all people want is to be allowed to live their lives in peace. Nobody - Britain, France, US etc want to harm Russia. Where is good old Gorby and Glasnost When needed.

[@Vanhapjuuma]

Sweden's coming along as well, they've basically made the decision already. These things are usually coordinated pretty well between Sweden and Finland.

[@smthcrazy]

I wish the Russians had the stones to just take care of their own business and get rid of Putin and get out of Ukraine. So much less loss of life, but maybe that's all Russians under Putin have been brainwashed to understand - life is worthless?

[@FRODIII]

It's inevitable! Finland was already very powerful before but now in nato forget about it! If ruzzia attacks it will be their biggest mistake AND LAST!

[@FRODIII]

@Jim Koolman ukraine also wasn't going to be attacked right ?...

[@thomasneal9291]

@Jim Koolman uh... that's a rather backwards thing to say. you seem entirely disconnected from the reality of the last 8 years.

[@mikerasmussen7993]

Welcome aboard from USA ❤️🇺🇲 NATO

[@niklas2378]

i will always stand by your side finland (im norwegian)

[@kimmoj2570]

The guy saying "the sort of neighbours we have". 10 points.

[@milkboccle]

Attacking Ukraine really stopped countries joining nato. Anyone would think just attacking a neighbour and killing thousands would make all the other countries want less protection against that sort of thing

[@dougieranger]

Any Russian would. 😂

[@ronaldgreene5733]

@@dougieranger . . There are esoteric sources that said Russia will become something to help lead the world out of this current extreme corruption of mentality and unawareness. Our networks [US/western] and Soros are responsible in support by which through electoral fraud and by coercive means, the current belligerent regime has been installed in Ukraine, that was guilty of bombing its own citizens within months of taking office -- merely for disagreeing with government policy. The majority of Ukrainian citizens are of Russian descent and mix, many of whom have family in Russia -- while these facts will never be revealed by corrupt media who practice no journalism at the corporate level. Putin has been extremely effective at fighting the kind of corruption that we all suffer from; therefore, the need by any means to create crisis and war in the region until the kind of government amenable to a few can be managed in Russia -- as elsewhere where we "fight for democracy" after inciting groups in nations that were too independent. Gadaffi the "terrorist" had established gold backed currency and was establishing a fund to support nations of Africa in place of IMF loan sharking schemes that bankrupt these nations in order to keep the status quo, while little of the money reaches the people in any form who need it -- as does foreign aid serve in the same role, propping up the few who benefit from things as they are and who believed in keeping people in their station for decades, surviving in good years -- an artificially created growth problem when not allowed to participate in western style economy after exploitation of these cultures for their resources who never before experienced a population growth crisis of any kind. Influence and control through networking has always given the impression of concern, circulated among the elite -- that group most easily managed, as they feel too important and have no other desires. Many more people are brought into a similar fold by various means through connections made that last a lifetime in personal, career and business relationships and organizations purposed for supporting this process and information/narratives shared. This is not conspiracy -- as it is a process of normalization in the affairs and evolution of human events. Normalization rather than conspiracy is how influence and corruption create and take precedence, so that awareness is hostage to the needs for anything other than ourselves to define what is real and acceptable -- the need for any form of consensus to rule us unaware, lest we ever accept responsibility. The eugenicist's philosophical insider's perspective originates from those influences that have proven time and again that concern in not in existence, but for the control and augmentation and stasis of power -- however addictive such perspective may be. To buy any conscientious philosophy at the level from which conscience is disdained and entirely outside of the culture, is to buy delusion wholesale -- regardless of one's job or social position. Consensus is a powerful motivator that requires no other confirmation or justification.

[@dougieranger]

@@ronaldgreene5733 Nice copy & paste “Ronald”.

[@matthewconnor3198]

Friends like that, you can do without. Shame on Russia. Shame

[@evilman6761]

I'm only ashamed of you and your idiocy.

[@jukkasavolainen5620]

A small fix to this otherwise good video. These men and women were not there to learn shooting and other basic combat skills, they were there to REFRESH the skills they already have learned during compulsory military service. This service will last, depending on your role in the military, from 6 months on common soldiers to a year on specially trained soldiers, non-commissioned officers, and officers. After military service, you will be placed in reserve, and will be called to periodic training sessions to practice with your wartime troops to maintain your skills. And just to remind you all, we have around 900 000 trained reservist at our disposal ;-)

[@sararichardson737]

You clever race, you!

[@franciscollingwood7372]

Credit to you and Finnish people for your commitment to your country, family & friends.

[@hughdismuke4703]

Plus American satellite assistance to help coordinate attacks for pinpoint accuracy!

[@aritakalo8011]

Yeah and the "volunteer" part is, they are as existing reservists *volunteering for extra reservists training* on top of the mandatory rehearsals. Such training is a normal option for reservists in Finland. These courses then usually organized by The National Defence Training Association of Finland (in co-operation with defence forces). There is also various regional reservists associations, which organize voluntary extra training for their members. Where as ones mandatory rehearsals are direct organized by the Defence Forces. it is just that due to Ukraine situation, there has been little bit more reservists wanting to do extra voluntary activity. Which while significant is not that dramatic. Pretty much every time there is tensions around there is increase in the volunteering. Panic is not going around, unlike one would think from some of the international reporting. There has always been trend of "any tensions raise in Europe, there is increase in activity among reservists". It is still relatively small numbers compared to the overall 900k reserves. We shall see if it follows the normal pattern. Initial increase in interest and then "well nothing more developed", activity goes down in general while some of who got activate stay active in long term also.

[@andyscrumifi]

If you're NCO or officer your service lasts untill you're 60 years old. If you're enlisted it lasts till you're 50 years old.

[@matshansson7915]

Both Finland and Sweden will join Nato.

[@mauriciolizarbe4835]

Along with Herzegovina & Bosnia, Georgia and Ukraine

[@NiWahl]

Eventually yes, as soon as the business with turkey has been dealt with.

[@larrywheeler7027]

Wow what a great piece! Bravo Finland !!

[@stephenrichardson8351]

I wouldn’t say it’s weird at all. Good for them. Everyone should know certain skills such as this. Civilians tend to not understand what could happen on this sort of scale. It’s good that they do this. Shame the uk hasn’t bothered with shelters. Boris as usual get a grip.

[@laurastortoni-hager1510]

GREAT COUNTRY.

[@smek22071975]

agree but it is not the blond guys thing.

[@paulgibbon5991]

The prospect of a land invasion of the British Isles is vanishingly unlikely, even Hitler never attempted one. For a nuclear strike, there wouldn't be anywhere to get to in time.

[@thepuki9574]

@@smek22071975 ???

[@Independenceday95]

I'm no fan of Boris either but let's be fair, this isn't just his fault. The UK's lack of shelters is a result of decades of negligence from many different governments, red and blue.

[@legnalegna74]

May God Be With These Troops.

[@lamehogshit3730]

If there is a God, then he certainly won't be backing globalists wars...

[@grandpatzer]

Finland is awesome. We need them in NATO.

[@sydneymartin6941]

REPLYING to Sean Lacap What nations those two countries are Absolutely amazing Wish our country Would prepare like that

[@petersmith9689]

I admire the Finns more than I trust B. Johnson's signature on a treaty.

[@rdelrosso2001]

The fact that Finland, a nation of 5 1/2 million can: > Have 200,000 in Regular Army and 900,000 in reserves, which is 1.1 million or 20% of Pop, is amazing and also those underground shelters with swimming pools ____far out.

[@seppomaki2496]

Also public shelters are constructed for 80% of the population, what a coincidence 🤔 I'd be in some military bunker when nukes fall, but my family would be deep inside bedrock, and they would make it out 100% ok

[@romualdasstanenas8925]

Salute to the people of Finland recognized globally for their culture and considered as core beliefs of humankind ! Salute ! Thanks for sharing the most precious gift know as freedom with democratic core essentials.!

[@boycie18]

I have full confidence, that they will finnish the job.

[@mr333333333]

Good for Finland 🇫🇮 and Sweden 🇸🇪 Japan 🇯🇵 want to join NATO konichiwa NATO The highest-ranking uniformed officer in Japan's Self-Defense Forces will attend a NATO Military Chiefs of Defense meeting for the first time Thursday,

[@mg1342mg]

You'd think the Soviets would remember the hiding the Finnish gave them in living memory. The Finnish weren't going to win, but they bled their opponents.

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

And this time we have powerful high tech army.

[@jounisuninen]

We Finns see a victory that Russians never managed to occupy Finland. Stalin's puppet regime of the Finnish exile communist Kuusinen was waiting to get in Helsinki. After the war however Kuusinen did not get the visa for coming to Finland 😃

[@sergeybebenin]

Oh, the "great strategist" Putler 😂 3 months ago he was screaming at NATO to get back to the 1997 borders. Today he's "we'll see what Finland does once they join NATO".

[@Tounushi]

800 years of history against Russia, whether it's Novgorod or the various instances of the Muscovite empire, including a century under the rule of the emperor. Most of us would like to think times have changed. But they haven't. Russian behavior in Ukraine is the same as it was here in the 1710s.

[@oddballhippie7363]

This!

[@a10goesbrrrrrrrrrrt52]

I love how scandinavians like finnish who seem peaceful and woudln't do any harm to others are hiding their forces all the time. While countries like France that are geographically far away from danger became very soft minded and weak. France was getting too comfortable in NATO thinking Americans will take care of everything. French military is surely stronger than finnish in terms of military assets but Ukranians are proving that it's not all about technology. Even if Finland gets in NATO, you guys shouldn't let the guards down.

[@haisulful8245]

agreed. Napoleon once said that "Morale is to material as three is to one"

[@petesmart1983]

France isn't soft minded idiot

[@pohjantuulet247]

Letting our guard down is virtually impossible so long as Russia continues to exist as our neighbours.

[@Flying2ZC]

The "wrath of Moscow" doesn't appear to add up to that much. They've spent their time talking big and bullying the defencless. They only go where there isn't strong resistance. They will meet their match again in Finland and Sweden.

[@jimjoelliejack]

Putin et al thought that Ukraine was not up for a fight, how wrong were they? The Finns have always understood that the Russians are never to be trusted, it’s a shame the rest of Europe didn’t see this.

[@evryatis9231]

>nukes the 10 most populated cities of finland Then what will finland do?

[@jimjoelliejack]

@@evryatis9231 pathetic.

[@Buttercup697]

@@evryatis9231 Mutual assured destruction. Russia will be wiped off the face of the planet. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Is Putin that stupid? 🤨

[@evryatis9231]

@@shadowphoenic then russia also uses 7000 nukes and turns the usa to dust No really, the usa wouldnt do anything. Ultraviolence is the only word american understand. That is the only thing that would stop NATO expansion, and putin knows it, and the americans know it too.

[@captainbilly9443]

"Never threaten Finland with war and occupation" ~ Sun Tzu

[@Danny.0788]

Huge respect to Finland from USA!

[@avetsuper6272]

respect for what ?

[@MassiveHappyClapper]

If the far East made an equivalent of NATO today, no one from the west would be threatening countries that wished to join with threats of war or nukes. That would be any countries sovereign right and we would respect that. Why is it so hard for Russia to understand whether it be Finland, Sweden, or even Ukraine, that is their right? NATO was formed for security not to attack. No NATO country is attacking Russia. In Ukraine the people fight against aggression. Leave and it stops. There is no need for this.

[@thomasneal9291]

" no one from the west would be threatening countries that wished to join with threats of war or nukes." I wish that were true, but the US does have a long history with interfering in the governments of countries that do things they don't like. Just ask Central and South America. you're right that americans are unlikely to threaten to use nukes at the first opportunity though. that is, unless they complete their current march towards being a fascist theocracy. Then, all bets are off the table.

[@MassiveHappyClapper]

@@thomasneal9291 I am speaking of the entirety of NATO as a unified body for security in the West. The thing is NATO has more Nukes collectively and could respond in kind. No one here wants to do that, or threaten that. So why does Russia think it can bully and get way with that?

[@gengarzilla1685]

We saw from Ukraine that any smaller neighbour of Putin's Russia is still in danger even when they aren't NATO members. Staying out simply isn't a viable option if you want to be anything better than a Belarus-style client state. The people recognise it and no pathetic threats from this foreign dictator can stem that tide now.

[@valthok]

maybe the finnish people should've had a vote on the matter?

[@jimjonsen1591]

@@valthok maybe you should let the elected gov. of the ppl of Finland do what they was elected to do and that is protect there country and run the country

[@valthok]

@@jimjonsen1591 maybe important matters that affect the public directly require the people to vote? that's called democracy.

[@jimjonsen1591]

@@valthok maybe when 78% of the ppl in Finland already has said yes in polling then the govermment is doing what the democratic majority wants !!! You may not like it but you and Putin dont have not got a say in the matter in Finland .. Another thing is you can always leave NATO if you wish France did it in 1966 (no problem ) and was free to leave NATO and in 2009 re joined NATO ... So not a problem the Finnish ppl. can tell there next gov. if they wish to leave NATO if the so wish ....

[@jimjonsen1591]

@@valthok Russian controlled Soviet Unions former satellite states like Poland, Romania,Czech Republic and The Baltic states, Slovakia ect ect ect ...couldn't wait to join NATO and the EU to get as far away from Russian hegemony control as fast as they possibly could at the time. If the Russians weren't such malignant, belligerent a**holes, they wouldn't have to worry about, former satellite states like Poland,Romania,Czech Republic and The Baltic states, Slovakia ect ect running to and knocking at the front door of EU and NATO begging to come inn . Eastern Europe joins NATO because they are scared of Russia and want to be independent. Nobody forced them. Russia just showed why it was a good idea for those countries to join NATO, because if they didn't they might get invaded. During Soviet times those countries where Russia puppet states. If they didn't join NATO then they couldn't guarantee their independence from Russia. Nato did nothing wrong, the only mistake was Ukraine not joining NATO to ensure their independence.

[@19katherine1213]

If Russia wasn’t constantly waging war they’re would be no reason for NATO to exist at all. People just want to live in peace

[@_vancurtis]

Russia periodically defending themselves from attacks, inspired and supported by NATO. And yes, this is the reason for NATO to exist at all.

[@sammy4538]

Very true... defending against russia, is the sole purpose NATO exists, and russia keeps on reminding constantly, why such is needed.

[@_vancurtis]

@@sammy4538 Right. It is Russia who strike to Yugoslavia, Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya without any reason.

[@sammy4538]

@@_vancurtis "without any reason"..? Maybe for the first time in lifetime, now could be a good moment to check up a bit, what actually happened in those places? Focus especially on what happened before they were "attacked without a reson"... Those were ongoing conflicts, interfered to stop some single lunatic dictators, and prevent further all time increasing violence and deaths - and it worked. This what putin is doing... is far from such. Russia just murders, conquers, steals and rapes, and try make itself stronger in order to do better in a bigger self-caused war later on... wow, such a noble cause. Ukraine was peaceful until russia now 2nd time attacked, and started killings in masses, this is why the russian way of "just doing the same thing", is globally considered so utterly disgusting. Understood the difference?

[@_vancurtis]

@@sammy4538 Exactly without any reason. NATO everytime claiming someone dictator (like they really care for people or like something touching NATO itself), spreading some lies about chemical weapon or other empty accusations, and bring much more deaths and devastations to civilian conflict than there was previuosly. Thats how "it worked". And if you really think that Putin doing "murder, conquer, steal and rape", you just know nothing about what happening in Ukraine, how long and who started. And such self-confidence on the background of ignorance of the situation is disgusting.

[@brianhall9859]

Wow! Finnish warriors! Respect for them!!!

[@punejemja1183]

They should join NATO, just to show Putin that his Russia has no veto on Finland's sovereignty

[@CrazySeanYT]

... cause thats totally not expanding nato's boarder on russia .... giving them more a reason to want to counter nato ....

[@punejemja1183]

@@CrazySeanYT not expanding, admitting willing applicants. In any case, Finland can decide its own course

[@delawarecop]

Russia wants nothing to do with Finland or Swedens Sovereignty. This manufactured crisis by USA, was designed to invoke fear into Finland and Sweden so that the USA can control their Sovereignty. They are jumping out of the warm Spa and into the blazing inferno! You will see.....

[@AlanXEverfrost]

@@CrazySeanYT Expanding is proactively (violently if necesairy) going for more. NATO has an open invitation for people, and a list of standards they must meet. It's the difference between "Join us or else!" and "If you want to join, then this is what you must be." NATO grows.

[@CrazySeanYT]

@@AlanXEverfrost Russia only demands neutrality.... thats not aggressive ... thats countering nato expansion.... both Ukraine and Georgia both said they wanted to join nato.... both where warned not to .... both ignored Russia.... both go invaded .... take the fucking hint and be neutral.... simple as that....

[@tituspullo9210]

Nervous faces, twitching hands? You obviously have no idea what the Finns are like. Suomalaiset = iso kassit ja iso sisu ❤🇫🇮❤

[@sweetygirl165]

True.

[@jehonasalaj2311]

They were probably nervous and twiching due to the fact that they had to speak English in front of a camera. 🤣🤣🤣

[@lt.reacharound2048]

@@jehonasalaj2311 Yep, Finns are withdrawn and even when people read/write English, most people are not comfortable talking English because they feel insecure about their pronounciation. Also, these were inexperienced volunteers and reservists, not the actual army

[@pablokoko2154]

Welcome to NATO family Finland Sweden Ukraine all the best and GB 🇺🇦🇫🇮🇸🇪🇮🇱

[@MaximGhost]

Vladimir Putin -- recipient of NATO's Recruiter of the Year award.

[@itsJPhere]

They should really do that. For real.

[@jonathanstill8932]

Real WARRIORS !

[@tashakay1734]

Russia cant even fight tractors .. finland don't need to worry

[@jasonrobinson811]

Go Finland UK with you

[@sisqo543]

Not all of the UK

[@jasonrobinson811]

@@sisqo543 go back Russia then

[@sisqo543]

@@jasonrobinson811 how about I pay for your flight to Ukraine, and you can help your heroes? Or are you all talk??

[@jasonrobinson811]

@@sisqo543 don't need flight I'm on polish border nob ed waiting patiently

[@jasonrobinson811]

@@sisqo543 82 Nd airborne based rzeszow Poland if u wanna catch up I can't move but a civvy like u could

[@redmondpeters6221]

No amount of Putin saying 'I'll do this or I'll do that' is not going to deter Finland or Sweden from joining NATO. In fact it's going to make them more resolute in becoming part of the alliance.

[@rotips3370]

Good God bless Ukraine,,Finland 🙌

[@fancyhat6505]

You should change the title from 'despite Russians warnings' to 'because of Russia's warnings'

[@madphantompixels6478]

The Finnish people have suffered at the hands of unjust Russian aggression before. Together we must not let it happen again.

[@mikitz]

"The Commonwealth of Venice in their armory have this inscription: 'Happy is that city which in time of peace thinks of war'." - Robert Burton

[@stanleynowak9325]

This entire situation is pure evil. May God bring peace. Let us pray for peace and for those who lost their lives.

[@woodslisa4529]

Smartest thing countries can do is join NATO! The world unites!

[@Gazakhalifa]

correction The West not The world 😂

[@Crokey]

The smart thing to do is abolish nato.

[@mat_j]

this must be one of the dumbest comment on YT, it proves your absolute ignorance

[@crespo72285]

Only the west lol and that's what biden plan is...unite Europe to stand against Russia. And unite smaller Asian countries around China to go against China. Eliminate the two more powerful countries and USA can pretry much rule the world.

[@delawarecop]

The world? Did you forget India, China, Vietnam, North Korea, Syria, Iran, and many African Nations are ALL OPPOSED to the NWO? I'm afraid that the West are completely outnumbered by those who oppose the NWO.

[@lacosanostra20]

I think this is great good for Finland for standing up for them selves

[@bradleycurtis4703]

Don't worry boys by the time russia gets to you they'll only have 1 tank left 😅

[@laurastortoni-hager1510]

Not even 1 tank.

[@sammylpt9076]

To be fair though, tanks are nothing when you’ve got more nuclear firepower than the rest of the world. His tanks are expendable.

[@bradleycurtis4703]

@@sammylpt9076 yeah we can fire back to 😴😴

[@dougieranger]

@@sammylpt9076 Your hero isn’t the only one with nuclear weapons. Even he, in his arrogance, knows that to use them will cause the destruction of the planet.

[@sammylpt9076]

&Bradley Curtis - at which point it becomes endgame. The world as we know it becomes a nightmare. The lucky ones will die in the blasts while the not so lucky will go through the joys of radiation poisoning. And the really unlucky ones will have to rebuild society in a lawless state where it’s dog eat dog. I can only hope I’m wrong of course. Can only hope.

[@Obetv01]

Much of western Europe should follow this model of being able to call on rank and file citizens who have at some point in their lives been exposed to some basic military competence; How to fire a weapon. How to survive in the outdoors. Basic hand to hand combat skills. And above all, discipline. Almost a required life skill. A bit like knowing how to use a computer.

[@kinngrimm]

11/2 to 2 years of mandatory service for those over the age of 18, whereby i would suggest allowing those the choice in-between military training, social/medical training and desaster control/response.

[@mrfeelgood9888]

I know for a fact Austria does it, and Germany did it for awhile they only just recently got rid of it

[@Obetv01]

@@mrfeelgood9888 is it mandatory?

[@mrfeelgood9888]

@@Obetv01 yes in Austria I think it is like 8 months to a year. In Germany it was the same way. I think Merkle got rid of the mandatory service during her administration

[@Obetv01]

@@mrfeelgood9888 How do you view mandatory or optional? Looked through the lens of present day, mandatory would be understandable.

[@user-lr3zx9qi8t]

Welcomed with welcome arms Finland and Sweden.

[@Redfizh]

That is not our military training. Only voluntary courses for willing citizens, not part of the Finnish Defence Forces. Anyone can join. Nothing wrong with that. Age limit for the real army is 29 and if you are a 30yo immigrant, this is all you get. They should open another brigade where they speak only english and have no age limit. Scene where they cross the road, they are real conscripts coming from or going to a 1-3 days long holiday. Note that facial and long hair is not alloved in the FDF and see the badges.

[@Redfizh]

@Peanut Butter it's 2022 and most people make too hasty conclusions. They start to think that we do not even shave in our army.

[@ryge2000]

I'd make the distinction that these are not conscripts but reservists in MPK training. Reservists are still part of the FDF. While it's true that everyone can apply to this training the FDF still checks people beforehand that they meet the criteria for the training (e.g. if you have been through the civilian service and not military service you can get dropped out). This goes for the military oriented courses, some MPK courses are for everyone like first aid etc.

[@Anzius1]

Yes, but we should note that Mostly everyone at the training was a reservist though. I don’t think we had a single person who wasn’t one. Regards, one of the guys from the close range combat training group

[@Anzius1]

@@ryge2000 exactly this, many courses require you to have a reservist status or a past reservist status

[@T-1001]

The 'west' as a whole appeased with the Georgia conflict and then Crimea and the Donbas/Luthansk just like we did in the 30s. We didn't want conflict again so let things be. Ultimately the invasion of Ukraine was the point that made people realise. It wasn't quite a Poland 1939 but only because alliances and guarantees hadn't been made.

[@hastekulvaati9681]

“We didn’t want conflict to let things be…” To be fair the western world was engaged in Afghanistan and Iraq at the time. Not only that it was dealing with the fallout of the Arab spring. I think the really big mistake occurred after the Crimean annexation. The signal should have been much stronger. That is when European powers and America should have flooded Ukraine with heavy weapons. However hindsight is 20/20. From the perspective of 2014 the West was pouring weapons into the Iraqi Army only to see those weapons sold on the black market or surrender them to ISIS.

[@T-1001]

@@hastekulvaati9681 We as the West have made many a mistake but like you say hindsight is 20/20. People judge the appeasement of the 1930s badly now but at the time avoiding a conflict seemed best especially for us in the UK (and France) who had just had 1 million killed only 20 years before. Ultimately the reaction to the annexation of Crimea wasn't strong enough but we have been training the Ukrainians ever since and that is why they were able to respond to the invasion as they did. If Putin had launched his invasion then in this fashion back then I think he would have been successful.

[@paulgibbon5991]

@@hastekulvaati9681 Putin was good at always being the second biggest problem.

[@hastekulvaati9681]

@@paulgibbon5991 That is is very good way of putting it.

[@thomasneal9291]

@@hastekulvaati9681 "That is when European powers and America should have flooded Ukraine with heavy weapons. " they were actually considering doing just that... until Trump got elected and literally destroyed the state department and replaced anybody that was suggesting it. Really. He actually did that. america was just about to become a dictatorship, and the damage he left allowed christian dominionists to make great strides in turning america into a fascist theocracy. a problem not yet solved.

[@fredneil4235]

Yes . May God continue to protect you , to preserve you and to prosper you , the people of Finland.

[@TCK71]

Do not f@ck with Finland!

[@ibelievethesecret80]

I’m happy for the Finns and Swedes to join NATO! 🇫🇮 🇸🇪

[@percival1217]

Finish are brilliant🔥🔥

[@paul1x1]

All right we got a whole bunch of vikings to join the team

[@Schooner77]

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