Fearing war with Russia, Finland hardens NATO's northern frontier


Finnish reservists fire their weapons during a training at a shooting range near Lappeenranta, Finland, May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

LAPPEENRANTA, Finland (Reuters) -At a shooting range 10 miles from the Russian border, Finnish army reservist Janne Latto opened the trunk of his car and unpacked a small surveillance drone and controller, equipment he sees as vital for any future conflict with Finland's neighbour.

Since the invasion of Ukraine prompted Helsinki to join NATO two years ago, tensions reminiscent of the Cold War have resurfaced along the forested 1,340-km (833-mile) frontier, Europe's longest with Russia.

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