Russia said it would respond if Finland placed nuclear weapons on its territory, saying such a move would make the Nordic country more vulnerable.
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, told reporters on Saturday, March 7, that such a move would escalate tensions in Europe and make Finland more vulnerable.
This reaction comes after Finland announced its intention to lift the long-standing ban on such weapons, a move that could pave the way for their deployment during times of war.
The Kremlin spokesperson emphasized that if Finland threatens Russia by deploying nuclear weapons on its territory, Moscow will take reciprocal measures.
Meanwhile, some European countries are reconsidering their nuclear deterrence policies following the Russia-Ukraine war, and France has also proposed extending its nuclear umbrella to protect European allies.