A new iron curtain in Europe? Finland bolsters border with Russia • FRANCE 24 English

[@__Aurora__]

Finland is doing the right thing. Love to our brothers and sisters in Finland from Sweden. 🇸🇪🇫🇮

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

Sadly not. Finns got scammed again. Now that we are in NATO, we cant ever get out. Even though the opposition to NATO 50-60% year after year. And support only around 20%. No referendum, nothing. Joined NATO behind closed doors in a huge rush.

[@BladeRunner21577]

Their fear is showing thats for sure.

[@jooseppib1082]

​@@BladeRunner21577no fear is showing

[@blairmarshall544]

@@BladeRunner21577 no one want share there land with Russian peasants. It’s far from fear

[@zeanu2015]

Finland and Sweden for that matter are irrelevant right now, but they're to be to be relevant by entering the conflict and triggering Article 5

[@itsJPhere]

This war in Ukraine has definitely torn open old wounds in Finland, Russia has thrown away all friendship and good will that was built after WW2.

[@theman2624]

they forced us to be friendy towards them after ww2. russification

[@Кирилл-ж4ф3я]

В России отношение к финам никак не поменялось, мы как не делали никаких шагов против этой страны так и не делаем. Это там истерия какая то, а может просто пилят бюджет.

[@kishascape]

It never had any goodwill.

[@TakAndrzejPolak]

@@Кирилл-ж4ф3я Ты продолжаешь повторять свои русские мантры...а Финляндия только начинает защищать свою территорию от предполагаемой нелегальной иммиграции из России.

[@vermilion6966]

@@TakAndrzejPolak да кому нах-р нужна твоя финляндия xD "предполагаемая нелегальная иммиграция" куришь то же самое что и зелебоба? xD

[@ThePinkus]

"A new iron curtain?" "A new Berlin wall?" Oh, it is so often forgotten, whenever the ominous "Berlin wall" is used to make comparisons to contemporary borders, that that was built to keep people in, not to keep people out, as in "we have to fence our people in to prevent them from running away". If this wall was built by Russia to prevent Russians from running, then it would be the same as the iron curtain.

[@paladro]

the iron curtain wasn't just the berlin wall... it was the blanket term for keeping out western influence in warsaw pact nations.

[@s.a.3894]

Isn't it pretty strange that Putin's Russia doesn't have to shut the borders from it's citizens as "Free world" does it for them?

[@Tespri]

@@s.a.3894 Putin literally did shut down it's borders

[@ivonhiero1676]

Do you think Finnishs wanna to running toward Rusia border??? As I knew there is alot of Russians wanna go aboard to avoid mobilisation😮

[@inso80]

It's a fence. not a wall and it has no military purpose or significance. And the fences are only near border crossing areas.

[@kingofdevils]

It's funny that Soviets lost more troops fighting Finland than the US lost in entire WW2

[@Chaldon-hl6yk]

Fun fact - it was ukrainian troops.

[@alexsilent5603]

Let the US to fight Finns, and Americans will lose more.

[@MS-jz9ne]

Besides saving private Ryan the US didn't do much in WW2. Russians save us from the Banderas. So basing any conclusion on US losses in WW2 is a delusional exercise.

[@kingofdevils]

​@@alexsilent5603 US did fight Japanese empire and Nazi Germany and lost less than the opponents. So you can get what you want from that

[@kingofdevils]

​​@@Chaldon-hl6yk what's the proof and also they did fight with Russian equipment, Russian tactics and under Russian commanders even if they fought

[@Valdek65]

Bravo Finns!! Greetings from Poland!

[@jakepistolero]

just so you know, i aint paying for the wall.

[@Valdek65]

@@jakepistolero ur money ur secret

[@jakepistolero]

@@Valdek65 so you didn't get the reference??

[@fht71ole95]

Don't let anybody in never again

[@oshixxxx]

So you are an unemployed piece of sht, living off benefits.@@jakepistolero

[@DRKrust492]

The analogy is not apt. The Iron Curtain was created to prevent the oppressed from fleeing to freedom. Finland's fences are designed to protect the free from oppression.

[@s.a.3894]

Wrong. Finnish fence serves the same purpose as the original Iron curtain. Difference is that this time it is the free world that builds the wall to prevent the oppressed to flee to freedom.

[@inso80]

The fences are there to direct movement near border crossing areas. It is not a wall or a curtain. It is a fence.

[@Manntashsh-Pyrre-ht3bx]

Who oppressed Finland? As far as I know, there were very good relations between Russia and Finland, both at the state and at the human level. There were close economic relations between Finland and Russia, and the citizens of Russia and Finland went to visit each other.

[@Pemmont107]

@@Manntashsh-Pyrre-ht3bx Finland suffered through centuries of continuous war, occupation and threats from Ruzzia. And it was only a few months ago that Ruzzia threatened to destroy them again. There were never "good" relations between the two.

[@lasse888]

​@@Manntashsh-Pyrre-ht3bx Putin did end To all this by starting War In Ukraine. Is that not clear for you?

[@Dan-zu5fd]

Finland is doing the RIGHT thing!

[@fingerprint8479]

Sure, a fence against a nuclear armed nation is the best alternative... How comic!

[@jibruz]

@@fingerprint8479 It’s to control masses of people. The fence will be in the south where there isn’t as much forest and swamps, while in the north, if you really want to cross the border you have to know what you are doing and where you are going.

[@fingerprint8479]

@@jibruz what massas of people? Are you a comedian as well?

[@calisto2735]

@@fingerprint8479 The counter to the "nuclear" property is NATO membership, not the fence... But don't feel bad! It's normal for Zbots to misunderstand a lot of things 👍

[@inso80]

@@fingerprint8479 Your notion of equating fences to nuclear arms would make me say you are being intellectually dishonest, but I refuse to use the word 'intellectual' in any relation to you.

[@elvenkind6072]

We are with you Finland! We used to be the only NATO force guarding the Northern Front. We are no longer alone. And the same: Finland is no longer alone. We are together in this. Glory to the North! We won't be slaves! We won't be conquered! We won't give up! Never! Big hug from Norway and lots of love to all of you, from me and my cat. 🙂

[@zeanu2015]

"We are with you Finland! " for what ???? they've lost somebody ???

[@inso80]

@@zeanu2015 I'm curious, how many kopeks do you make per message on average?

[@mysterywalker1621]

Strong Scandinvia, EU and Nato 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇫🇮

[@itsallminor6133]

This is out of control. Suddenly all of Europe thinks Russia wants to attack it. Must be some good drugs

[@gazpachopolice7211]

​@@zeanu2015lol i love your salty tear filled replies in every thread. Cry RuZZi cry

[@rthelionheart]

Unlike the conflict Finland and Russia had back during the second world war today the border not only limits the territory for each country but also it marks the border between NATO and Russia.

[@zoolkhan]

is that you sherlock?

[@Menape]

Building a great wall against the dark lands of mordor is understandable.

[@inso80]

It's a fence near border crossings, not a wall and it is there to control the movement of people, it has no military purpose.

[@markhirstwood4190]

Actually, Russians are elves too.

[@user-zt4zr7eg6z]

​@@Devi1kinso what?

[@СергейМонин-д7с]

Clowns 🤡 No one really cares about your clown country with clown wall 🤡

[@sempreviva4564]

But you can’t change geography and Finland will also have to adapt to the brand new reality that they themselves made. Like higher prices and taxes, increased tensions along the borders, Iskander missiles, hypersonic missiles and warships with nuclear weapons literally at arm's length from their own home. All of this after 80 perfect years of neutrality. America and its NATO hawks seem to have thrown Finland straight to the front line. Well, as they say, "the worst is yet to come."

[@samthomas9389]

GO FINLAND. The Finnish contribution to NATO cannot be overstated.

[@upnorth2421]

Greetings from eastern Finland! The fence is also helpful in the case that chaos in russia causes mass fleeing. Will help us to keep order and track the immigrants and possible asylum-seekers. That has happened before you know, after the revolution and after the fall of the ussr.

[@anitagorse9204]

Every time Russia collapses, which is quite often...

[@sshaw4429]

US also has a similar problem.

[@darkoraonic3445]

@@qilunqiaosany Nice right wing ultra nationalism. Are you a racist as well?

[@stroitelj]

haha . The immigrants and possible asylum-seekers will be waiting in front of the fence.))) You will throw bread over the fence)))) You are cruel people.

[@upnorth2421]

@@stroitelj haha. We want to keep things organised. There are plenty of crossing points to use.

[@stephenhazeldene7719]

Much respect to the people of Finland

[@GreatRetro]

As an Estonian I'm REALLY HAPPY that Finland and Sweden are joining NATO!!!

[@viljanov]

Sorry guys, it took us guys quite a long time to get real 🇫🇮🤝🏻🇪🇪

[@kiisseli1337]

I would be happy if Estonia joined Finland

[@joem0088]

Wrong. Sweden is not joining any time soon. Erdogan is in and Orban makes it a sure "NO".

[@DrScarface74]

Yeah you werent be nuked alone 😂👍

[@sempreviva4564]

✅ I gotta give it to Finland, it’s the 3rd best country in the world when it comes to quality of life. One of the crucial factors is your beneficial stance since WW2, like a bridge connecting West and East. But why did you decide to flush your 80 years neutrality down the toilet and join NATO like there’s no tomorrow? As far as I’m concerned, nobody in their right mind would like higher prices and taxes, increased tensions along the borders, Iskander missiles, hypersonic missiles and warships with nuclear weapons literally at arm's length from their own home. But Finland did, after 80 perfect years of neutrality. America and its NATO hawks seem to have thrown Finland straight to the front line. Well, as they say, "the worst is yet to come." ✅ Finland hasn’t been in NATO for 78 years and you had zero problems with the USSR post-WW2 or Russia since 1991 thanks to ‘finlandization’ which made it possible for you to become a capitalist country and have close ties with the West and neutral relationship with the USSR. Finland was very smart, realistic, determined and forward-looking back then, when it decided to stay neutral and root out anti-Soviet sentiment. It was a genius move. ✅ This quality’s gone to waste, unfortunately. The neutrality since WW2 was key to your successful relations with a big next door neighbour in the east. The consequences of your life-changing decision are gonna haunt you for the rest of your life. I hope you understand that.

[@juhamikkonen]

This new wall does not cover the whole border, only some critical areas. And it is not designed to halt a military invasion, but to increase Finland's ability to deal with Russia's hybrid warfare with civilians.

[@peterforan5982]

We stand with 🇫🇮👍

[@СергейМонин-д7с]

And we don't

[@smartguy360]

@@СергейМонин-д7с orc sighted

[@zoolkhan]

@@СергейМонин-д7с thats fine, you are allowed to sit down. And you are not a surprise either.

[@talkbigdosmall3192]

@@smartguy360 west puppy barking 😁

[@markpearce2510]

Good on ya 🇫🇮 Finland We love you 🇦🇺🙏🏻🪃

[@J.K.Steingraeber]

Nice work Finland!

[@hourbee5535]

Finland is learning from Ukraine's mistake and are not waiting until after Russia lashes out to make preparations for defense.

[@s.a.3894]

That fence is not for defence. Finns have experience in their history of defending their homeland in wars against slavic hordes pouring over the border trying to occupy their country. Those slavic hordes included also Ukrainians.

[@Tespri]

fence is not for defence but for preventing Ruzzians secretly immigrating here with their spies.

[@inso80]

We have known this for a thousand years. We are not "learning" we are leading by example. There is a reason Finland never gave up mandatory service and conscription. We have the strongest artillery in Europe for a reason.

[@itsallminor6133]

I was unaware that Russia threatened finland. Probably because they didnt. In fact they had good trade relations on the border. From what someone in Finland told me they joined nato in support of ukraine. Basically virtue signaling. Now of course, they've ruined their trade with Russia. Though undoubtedly people are still crossing claiming "personal goods".

[@Manntashsh-Pyrre-ht3bx]

​@@inso80 What thousand years are you talking about. Finland's independence (which they received from Russia) is only 106 years old. Be realistic.

[@basura4136]

Good for Finland 🇰🇷❤️🇫🇮

[@timtowers7997]

The citizens of the 5th most democratic country in the world making sure they're not overrun by the govt. and/or citizens of the 146th most democratic country. Finland median income = $US50,480, Russia median income = $US5504.

[@xeero24]

All the while the rest of Europe is being overrun. Your words not mine. Why so much hate for Russians who will assimilate all the while welcoming economic migrates who hate Europe.

[@СергейМонин-д7с]

Money is not everything

[@oteleaionutbogdan5381]

@@СергейМонин-д7с Actually it is

[@DrScarface74]

Would you provide me results of that referendum aboit joining nato in this 5th democraric country? 😂😂😂

[@alexp7579]

​@@DrScarface74 We don't have referendums, we have elections every 4 years. There were 8/200 MP's that voted against the membership. Only 3 of them got re-elected and they are far-leftists that oppose all military stuff in general, not just NATO.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Ukraine should build a wall between it and Russia too. And block off the Kerch Bridge entry to Crimea.

[@inso80]

That Fence is only around border checkpoints and it's purpose is to control the movement and areas where crossings happen. The fortifications we have are dug into bedrock, we have been digging for 80 years. We like to be prepared.

[@markhirstwood4190]

No wall will stop Russia from nuking the US and winning. Ukraine won't stand a chance after that.

[@gergelyzoltan8422]

Crimea is Russian with Russian people.

[@etieti8567]

Agree..👍👍

[@sergueivergounov1961]

There was one. How did it help?

[@pennylane428]

It seems to me unlike the Iron Curtain they’re trying to keep people out, not force people to stay in, so there’s hardly a comparison.

[@inso80]

It's not to keep people out. Its there to direct people to the designated border crossing. Has a fence actually ever stopped anyone actually trying?

[@tobiaslundqvist.71]

Finlands sak är vår!! Leve Norden! 💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙

[@vomm]

The times of naivety towards Russia are definitely over. Finland can be glad that Russia attacked Ukraine first, because Russia regards Finland as its colony, just like the Baltic States, Ukraine and the whole of Europe.

[@duhni4551]

Yes and no, should Russia attacked us, the war would have been over already, Russian army would have been decimated in our borders, specially with the skills they have shown in Ukraine. Also we wouldn't had to fight the war alone like Ukraine has to, which would have only hasten Russian defeat. Also unlike Ukraine, we have ready means to bomb even Moscow with missiles if need be. Russian propaganda about some "special operation" would have been impossible and when the war would have shown in Russia, their citizens would have turned against their leadership faster.

[@СергейМонин-д7с]

That's a cliche and stereotypical way of thinking. We dislike Baltic countries, nobody sees them as a colony. We see them as annoying neighbors, they are super small and super annoying.

[@eoricusaudeles4505]

@@СергейМонин-д7с no one believes you anymore.

[@smartguy360]

@@СергейМонин-д7с the feeling is mutual orc

[@intermariumfi7460]

​@@СергейМонин-д7с You think we don't hear you Russians and your leader say our country never should've existed? You think we don't know how you glorify the mastermind of the genocide against our people, Peter the Demonic as a national hero? You think we don't know who your second biggest city is named after?

[@alsimplicio]

“Everything is going according to the plan” - Putin, “the greatest strategist” 😂😂😂

[@inso80]

Plot twist, Putin is actually an agent set to break up russia into smaller pieces.

[@jockumt7063]

He doesn'y even know his own goals anymore, but states to his brainwashed people all goals have been met 😅

[@DrScarface74]

Yeah 120 free nations are in Saint Petersburg right now, and western losers are isolated behind the wall. Great job 👍

[@MichaelHartle-l7z]

It's not an Iron Curtain if it keeps people out not trying to keep them in.

[@inso80]

It's not to keep people out, it is there to direct people to designated border crossings.

[@vomm]

The iron curtain analogy is wrong on so many levels.

[@DrScarface74]

@@vomm exactly very true 😂

[@kairosquerencia4011]

Exactly, this generation of journalists need some serious history lessons. Theres a never ending use of language out of context.

[@FlexibleFlyer50]

The Finns know what Russia is like----and they should take every measure to protect themselves. While their country may not be that large, the Finns have proven they have a strong sense of patriotism and bravery.

[@totomorenodosal]

as the ukrainians have proven too.

[@marlenfras5490]

Well done. Good reporting. Go Ukraine.

[@GOLDEN_ROGER118]

SLAVA INFLATION

[@jacqdanieles]

​@@GOLDEN_ROGER118 Slava Kremlin copium😂

[@metternich05]

Do you realize this coverage is not about Ukraine?

[@frankb5953]

@@jacqdanieles Ukrop troll detected.

[@jacqdanieles]

@@frankb5953 fascist invader simp detected

[@mambaman9363]

The Soviet Union brought down the iron curtain in the 1990s and a new world began to emerge. Now we see that Russia have gone backwards and forced neutral nations to create a new one. The old one lasted some 50 years. It’ll be interesting to see how long this next one lasts.

[@bestaghenbertkeushtad7201]

🙃 Nice inversion dude. You're hired to the ministry of truth. 2+2=5 damn right!

[@fastertove]

What new one?

[@oksana9488]

The Russians looked out from behind the Iron curtain, saw what was going on there.... and they decided to close again from the West side .🤣

[@Gk-ug6gu]

Τhats brilliant. Well done Finland. Greetings from Greece and our well equipped fence.

[@swiatlowiekuiste]

"At least this time we are on the right side of the curtain" - Poland

[@ilinskyus]

Missiles still fall down on Poland 😂

[@SolutionD]

I hope they Finish it quickly.

[@guydreamr]

The winner of the pun of the day award 🏆

[@zapfanzapfan]

Badum-tsss!

[@mickeyfromhendon4038]

Clint B Beware. They might finish you quickly...

[@inso80]

It's a fence. Yes. It will be quick. Our fortifications on the other hand are not built that fast. We have been building them into the bedrock for over 80 years and we are still not done.

[@korbell1089]

A lot of countries have fences to keep potentially unfriendly neighbors out. THE Iron Curtain however was made to keep a population in!

[@myslithecat]

Excactly! And the iron curtain kept everything out, the music, movies, ideas. This is just your average fence to let you know there's a border and with passport and visa you can cross it, unlike the iron curtain that was not so easy to get over.

[@natalias50]

Finland remembers about Karelia. Suomi ❤ Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱

[@thealphazoid]

As an Ukrainian, I'd like to thank Suomi for all the support. Stay safe!

[@jillclarke7264]

Be safe and well Finland.

[@Stephanie-kt9vh]

Well done to our brothers and sister in Finland! Love and prayers always from the USA

[@norapeters7973]

Oh. Good. Tell ur own 'president' to keep the usa safe. Dontcha think?? Instead of clapping and whooping for a clearcut Show .. keep the us safe man. Hows that.

[@marcomarko1759]

WE SHOULD GO BACK IN TIME AND DEPORT YOUR FAMILY FROM THE US BACK TO WHEREVER THEY CAME FROM.....YOU NIGHT'VE BEEN A GYSPY BEGGING AT THIS SAME BORDER,,,,LOL

[@jimjefftube]

It's not an "Iron Curtin" when your fence is built to keep invaders out, it's an "iron Curtin" when a totalitarian country builds a fence to trap their own people into staying under threat of the misery of Socialism like the former Soviet Union. I hope you can see the difference, although this is France 24, so I have my doubts?

[@lighterudite]

Fun fact: if you look at the border in the map, Finland looks like an inverted reflection of the kola peninsula.

[@inso80]

So seems to be the level of education and quality of living too, not to mention environmental cleanliness, mentality of the people, logistics and just about anything I can imagine.

[@incremental_failure]

Real Finnish borders extend all the way up to Kola. Even nearly all the place names are Finnish.

[@TheBongReyes]

Imagine that. Building a fence/wall to secure one’s sovereignty. Who would have thought that.

[@anttikanto7271]

we don't want it, but we need it. History repeats itself

[@chikanjoku9884]

Every sovereign nation has the right to make its own decisions.

[@andy_nvrmnd]

Did that system checked for safety towards birds and animals?

[@bartmaterka7260]

Love to Finnish People!❤

[@rob5197]

Love your people first if u can - - - what's this nonsense calling everyone brother and sister, really.?

[@jamielancaster5185]

Do not underestimate the recent situation. Finnland is at risk as Russia is only keenly to damage the EU in every necessary possible.

[@pohanahawaii]

🤔 Finland's border fence seems way more sensible and effective than the atrocity that is the Texas border wall.

[@bayafrica5909]

You made a poor comparison because the fence was built to keep Mexicans from entering the US & migration control can never be termed as atrocities. 🤓

[@pohanahawaii]

@@bayafrica5909 : 😬 Texas border wall is ugly, impractical, too expensive hence unfinished and thus ineffective. 😏 People can just go around it. 🕵Finland's fence is reasonable, blends in with nature, quick to build, and easy to enforce.

[@bayafrica5909]

​@@pohanahawaii It's funny you're calling the "unfinished Texas border wall" as US atrocities. Try another spin next time Amigo.

[@jeckjeck3119]

@@bayafrica5909 If it doesn't do its job, it is an atrocity. But it not doing its job is basically all of GOP policies in a nutshell.

[@neolexiousneolexian6079]

​​@@bayafrica5909 Wow you're fragile. Clearly they didn't even mean "atrocity" as in war crime, but more as in "monstrosity", "disaster", "fiasco", etc.

[@geofflepper3207]

Obviously this fence is not going to stop a tank but the remote sensing devices combined with the fence will likely let Finland know when Russian spies or commandos with bad intention or for that matter Russian invasion forces have breached the border and where. I do hope that it doesn't cause problems for Russian dissidents desperately trying to flee Russia for safety.

[@e.miller8943]

When the average Russian citizen realizes that because of sanctions, the economy is collapsing and there won't be enough money for pensions there will be another surge of people leaving. Finland is just preparing for for the future.

[@andrebyche31]

Preparing for what? For that which is happened already ?

[@spugelo359]

@@andrebyche31 For illegal immigration of people hoping for better future. How about use that brains of yours or do you require everything spelled out loud for you?

[@ДобрыйРептилоид-р7д]

Finland closing from those in risk of forced draft. And taking in african economic migrants. Really "nice" neighbourhood policy, Finland!

[@onerva0001]

​@@ДобрыйРептилоид-р7дyou are not a nice neigbour. Never have been.

[@thundercro4709]

An Iron fence won't do much protecting but it isn't meant for that but to send a message.

[@dennykeaton9701]

Excellent fence!

[@aggressivecalm]

Well done, good job brothers and sisters of Finland! 🥰from Australia🦘

[@ololoye]

It's very funny to see that. Finland was not guarding really its own border for decades cause Russians were guarding their side. On the Russian side there's a heavy complicated defence barrier area from Soviet era, and all the illegal immigrants were stopped on Russian side. Also in Russia along all the border with Finland there's wide restricted area were nobody could walk freely. So the fence is absolutely useless thing. But if Finland's authorities have too much money, they denefinitely could spend it for a nice and useless fence

[@guydreamr]

Greetings Russia! No worries, Finland will leave the light on for ya - the searchlight, that is...

[@ispeaku759]

You will only have torches

[@Fillipok]

Yeah, the Russians and the Finns are enemies now. Well, it was nice to be friends with you. I hope that everything will be limited to the termination of cooperation between our countries.

[@Tespri]

@@ispeaku759 Even torches would be more than what ruzkiez have.

[@ispeaku759]

@@Tespri german nazis thought likewise in 1941. Now their dads rest in pieces.

[@cristiangaban960]

@@ispeaku759 Now Russians are the fascists, well done .

[@cbm2156]

Only difference in this Iron curtain is is to keep people out not to keep them in like the old Iron Curtain.

[@gezalesko3813]

why the EU is not outraged? we did the same and all were outraged

[@sherri9300]

Way to go Finland 🙌🙌👏

[@ghosthdel3098]

If I sit on the train opposite a Finish and a Russian i would not be able to tell the difference.... So why are they fighting? Because old men in the NATO and UN told them to hate each other ?

[@viljanov]

Good fences make good neighbours, as the poet Robert Frost said.

[@estusflask982]

BUILD THAT WALL!

[@galvk]

Helsinki Conference on cooperation and security in Europe. Final act. Observe it, please. The USSR never ceased to exist.

[@inso80]

It seized to exist. A lot of russians just did not realize it. It can be said, like Putler did, that the cold war never ended, but that is because the russians didn't make it so.

[@duhni4551]

If USSR didn't ceased to exist, more there reason there is for that fence.

[@slavatko]

Finland became a NATO member while building a fence. Nonsense

[@Alexandros.Mograine]

Unlike the iron curtain, this is ment to keep the russians out not in :D

[@alexmegalos7144]

Remember the deal that was mad, if you join NATO you know you are braking the deal.

[@davidoldboy5425]

Pity the rest of Europe doesn't do the same, and as for the USA so near yet so far, we'll learn the hard way as we always do, Finland setting an example.

[@inso80]

We like to lead by example. And it is just a fence to help control the movement of people near border crossing areas. We have similar fences for deer and moose near crossing areas in our highways for pretty much the same reason, to direct the movement to designated areas so everything can be handled efficiently. The border is 1350km. No point for walls or fences militarily, we have been digging the fortifications into the bedrock for 80 years. The fortifications are already there. But following our example might be a good idea in other areas. Especially education, which is one of the cornerstones of a functioning society.

[@filipe5722]

Most of Europe doesn't border Russia.

[@vomm]

The Baltic States and Poland did the same already, what are you talking about?! Others don't border Russia.

[@davidoldboy5425]

@@vomm No but they border countries these are coming from

[@vomm]

@@davidoldboy5425 Yes, but they also border countries that are in the Schengen area. Do you want to abolish the Schengen area because of some Russians or what?

[@kosh2001]

Stay strong Finland from America!

[@aguimars]

The best defense is preparation, since you don't know what's ahead, is the best option.

[@inso80]

That is true, but this video has nothing to do with defense, it is literally directing traffic.

[@alberthoogendoorn2396]

Good for you Finland,that is the way to do it.

[@m.herluf1693]

Imagine a world without Putin. With a democratic peaceful Russia. Too bad.

[@eclatinternational.875]

You have no knowledge about the world. Putin is the most peaceful Russian politician. I'm a Nigerian living in Russia i can tell you that with proves. Be careful what you wish for.

[@toragodzen]

Build more! Don't repeat Ukrainian mistakes by fool yourself that Ruzzia has common sense and follows international laws

[@h.i.sjoevall4213]

Great job Finland! 🇸🇪🇫🇮🗽

[@RealLagu]

the border fence is a total joke. And yes, it was EXPENSIVE

[@vladislavovich100]

That is good, very good, but question is what about wild animals?

[@sergeyb8]

Something tells me wild animals will suffer much greatly if there's a war. Better be on the constant alert and readiness as a reference.

[@Chaldon-hl6yk]

Orcs not wild.

[@guydreamr]

Orcs would definitely fall in that category.

[@vladislavovich100]

@@guydreamr Not funny. I feel bad for animals. Something could be done differently.

[@dasboot5273]

Yes - the Kremlin must stop the war, withdraw the army from the territory of Ukraine (Crimea too), pay reparations for the restoration of Ukraine and create a 150-kilometer demilitarized zone on its territory along the entire border with Europe. In this case, fences are not needed and the animals will be happy.

[@rebapuck5061]

Finland should get back that 10%, plus interest..

[@gringo1723]

Welcome into the EU NATO Family of Nations! Your Innovation, Humanity and Courage are LEGEND! The opinion that You Finns enjoy the best Quality of Living is without doubt an attribute that shall enhance the Lives of all Europeans. May the future Russia be eventually modelled after Your Finnish example. 😎

[@inso80]

Thank you. It is not every day that people actually understand our purpose and leadership.

[@inso80]

I feel like asking that are you familiar with U.K. Kekkonen and his legacy? Because you sound like the rare breed that could be familiar with that.

[@gringo1723]

@@inso80 just did a quick refresher via googling U.K.Kekkonen; the man had a tremendous influence in the formation of modern Finland- seems he has both positive as well as negative attributes to his name. One point that stood out for me was the man's recommendation that in 1940 he voted against the Moscow Peace treaty, obviously not trusting the Soviets. Yet he maintained peaceful relations with the Russians during his long period of governing. As in all things, an individual(as well as a Nation) may be viewed over time as experiencing a process of change. That Kekkonen was a unique individual is without doubt.

[@Menape]

Its great to see Conan Obrien visiting Finland again too educate the new generations of Fins in european defence politics.

[@inso80]

You mean Finns educating rest of the Europe in effective defense policies instead?

[@inso80]

Every generation of Finns are educated on civic defense or have military training. And it has been so, for a 100 years.

[@Menape]

@@inso80 nah, im pretty sure its Conan Obrien. I can clearly see him with my own eyes in the video educating young Fins.

[@inso80]

@@Menape Oh, now i get it. Olipa pitkät piuhat.

[@rhinometal2]

Great job. Know the history and do what has to be done to protect your country. Bravo from the USA

[@byroncurrin227]

Great job Finland....

[@Cooper906outdoor]

Now if only the US had a fence like that to stop the current invasion! Go Finland!

[@MrRezillo]

Go Finland! The U.S. should take a lesson from them.

[@bottleflaskan802]

Now Europe need to do the same but at the middle east and African Borders

[@thegreatdane3627]

yup

[@alexfreimanis22]

Agree...electric fenses an auto turrets😂

[@alexfreimanis22]

Or we could lay mines in the water so they could blow up those rubber boats

[@gfys756]

Nope. Europe needs more diversity and cultural enrichment. 💪🏿☪️👍🏿

[@YouTube.watcher..]

Yep come and get the oil yourself otherwise your car is not gonna work 🎉

[@FanFan010]

Finland changed when bowing to NATO.

[@behemoththekitty]

Fences don't stop tanks, they stop people. The Nordics just never say the quiet part loud.

[@tobiaslundqvist.71]

Excuse me?! The Nordic countries are known for not accepting fleeing people? Really??? Dude!! 😂😅

[@behemoththekitty]

@@tobiaslundqvist.71 Fences are famously known for being of great help to those who flee oppression. You've practically oozing acceptance.

[@viljanov]

​@@behemoththekittyThis fence is designed to prevent a similar scenario where Belarus weaponised asylum seekers against Poland two years ago.

[@behemoththekitty]

@@viljanov funny you mention that incident because back then UN and EU cricitized Poland's response to the incident. Poland's response was to built a fence.

[@viljanov]

@@behemoththekitty What do you think the EU should do to prevent such operations?

[@tonyfriesen7775]

This is not an iron curtain, or is it. The iron curtain was to keep people in, not keep people out.

[@jondurr]

Finland participated in the Second World War initially in a defensive war against the Soviet Union, followed by another battle against the Soviet Union acting in concert with Nazi Germany and then finally fighting alongside the Allies against Germany.

[@BladeRunner21577]

Isnt it weird how a countries history always teaches that they were actually the heroes in any past situation. No matter how wrong the actions were. I mean after the war the Americans welcomed the nazis over to America if they had something to offer. They intergrated into American society and now its all ok, Germans did nothing wrong.

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

Only because Soviet Union forced Finland to get rid of German troops. We were allied with N-Germany, and our leaders chose that knowing that we would lose our independency if Germany won. In a way, Soviet Union saved Finland.

[@BladeRunner21577]

@@Nobody-Nowhere Yes but people are trying to rewrite history. The truth is a problem only while its known

[@hhKJgf1M8a0rzt8hP]

Dear comrade, please google up Molotov-Ribbentrop pact because they probably don't teach this part of history in Russian schools. Soviet Union under Stalin sided with nazi Germany also, the friendship (without limits) lasted for about a year and then Hitler decided not to be Stalin's friend anymore and he invaded Soviet Union.

[@Tespri]

@@Nobody-Nowhere rofl ruzkiez liar spotted.

[@jazzyal5365]

Thumbs up from Canada Finland :O)

[@dsarmy1]

What a nice looking fence too. It blends in nicely with all the natural green.

[@cbarak72]

Compared to the fence we've build in Greece for the same reasons, this one seems flimsy.

[@christianbvs]

Iron curtain again? that's ok as long as the orcs are by themselves inside and are not dragging other countries against their will.

[@ispeaku759]

Yankees are already doing that. So ya late

[@lovyrituraj]

nato caused this war and they refuse to learn

[@cristiangaban960]

@@ispeaku759 No , they aren't.

[@ispeaku759]

@@cristiangaban960 then you're a poor unknowing fool

[@DeniseNeves1988]

Så bra. Holde russerne utenfor fra Finland! 👏🏻

[@markh3376]

Good jobs 👏👏👏

[@siegejay495]

Russia barely has the forces as is to upgrade their opposing Finnish borders now

[@metternich05]

They don't expect an attack from the direction of Finland, why would they bother to reinforce it? Finland has a very small army and if NATO forces pop up in the country it won't happen overnight.

[@Fillipok]

Yes, we understand this very well ... But the development of the army and the strengthening of the border is a matter of Russia's existence. We will have to do this.

[@Tespri]

@@metternich05 "small army" of 1 million men with far more advanced tech than ruzkiez have while having largest artillery forces in entire europe... Sure... small army...

[@inso80]

They have already emptied the bases near our borders of equipment and men. Those have already been destroyed in Ukraine.

[@inso80]

@@metternich05 I suggest you don't speak about things which you are not familiar with in public. You are embarrassing your mother.

[@joncarter8896]

People of Finland are smart and do all in right way. 🇺🇦 🇫🇮

[@Fryqui999]

God bless us all

[@michaelmccullough3461]

Way to go finland nice to see glory to ukraine ❤❤❤❤❤

[@thomastruong8382]

ruins are glorious?

[@bequinhas2007]

BRAVO 👏👏👏👏

[@thewanderer1775]

We need more of these in europe great job finland greetings from the netherlands

[@aristosalekou8300]

Thousands if not millions have died for one united and free Europe, we dont need borders, we need bridges.

[@Mirko1913]

As a Bulgarian I'm really happy Finland did the right thing and now NATO border on Russia is even longer and more secure!

[@yansed666]

heh i remember when in Poland we were building wall on Belarusian border, western medias and politicians were crying in outrage about fascism and human rights violation, now when Finns are doing same thing ( and baltic countries + Ukraine as well ) somehow same medias and politicians are silent. Wonder why, maybe something to do with double standards :)

[@theRAV4000]

gościu to była zupełnie inna sytuacja, wypychaliśmy ludzi z powrotem do lasu

[@yansed666]

@@theRAV4000 gościu, tak się dzieje gdy chcesz przekroczyć zieloną granicę. Niech sie cieszą że nie dostali kulki w łeb bo dokładnie to by ciebie spotkało gdybyś chciał przez las na białoruś lub do królewca się wbić. Gościu.

[@hendrikbijloo]

Possibly you’ve receiver a handpicked selection that have the impression that there was outrage. I live in the West and most defenitely did not perceive it as outrage! Some fairly mild criticism if people were pushed back over the bordet, but certainly not with regards to building a fence and preventing people from illegaly crossing the border that way.

[@theRAV4000]

@@yansed666 nie zmienia to faktu że sytuacja nie jest porównywalna i to jest głupota to porównywać Bez względu na poglądy moje czy twoje takie rzeczy się u nas działy a w Finlandii nic takiego miejsca nie ma.

[@Solid_Snake99]

I am western (italian) and i love poland building a WALL! Illegal immigration is not a human right. Especially from nations threatening to Nuke europe.

[@sherytravelholic]

God bless Finland they are doing right God bless NATO God bless European Union