In the media it always sounds like Russia will invade Latvia, Estonia and Finland once they are done with Ukraine.
Since you're Finish what's your impression, are you guys worried of a invasion?
Good question. I myself didn’t want to join NATO because there had been peace between us for about 80 years. As I understand it, all agreements have now been torn up and the good commercial cooperation with Russia has also disappeared. I have to say that our politicians in this country are leading us into a swamp. Russia is a great power, and it seems people here don’t understand what kind of strength and force is available there if needed. We are living in very uncertain times in Finland — at least that’s how I feel. I hope the war in Ukraine ends and doesn’t escalate any further. I personally can’t influence the matter, but I hope the decision-makers in this country come to their senses. There was a time when I used to drive to Svetogorsk to fill up with cheap petrol, and I also have many Russian friends. In any case, I wish for peace and for cooperation and partnership with Russia.