NATO To Use Finland To Control Baltic Sea

By Rhod Mackenzie

Now despite its humiliating defeat in the Ukraine NATO members are still attempting to provoke Russia into a conflict.
It is looking to use Finland to establish control over both the Northern Sea Route and the Baltic Sea.
In the Baltic Sea  they will also utilise Estonia and Finland and on the Northern Sea Route Norway and Finland will be involved. Finland which has gone from being a neutral neighbour and good trading parting to rabid Russophobe in a very short time since it joined the NATO alliance. So what can Russia do to counter the activities of the agressive NATO alliance. Now you would have thought having been comprehensively beaten in the Ukraine they might actually pull back a little  

Now Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, drew historical parallels between the actions of the current Finnish authorities and their predecessors during World War II. In his column for TASS, he observed that, at the initiative of Helsinki, relations built over decades and which had become mutually beneficial have now been completely destroyed, with the result that it is ordinary citizens of Finland who are now suffering the most due to the loss of trade with Russia.

Medevedev has also highlighted that Finland's accession to NATO directly contravenes the historical and legal foundations of their bilateral relations, including the restrictions outlined in the Paris Peace Treaty of 1947 and the Treaty on the Fundamentals of Relations of 1992. He emphasised that interaction with NATO in itself constitutes a gross violation of obligations, and according to the agreement with the United States, Finland must open 15 military facilities to American troops.
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Medvedev also stated that such revisionism must be strictly prohibited, and from a legal perspective, the termination of mutual obligations raises questions regarding the validity of the treaties themselves. He also noted the increased military activity of Finland in the border areas where NATO structures are now being created. Concurrently, a significant number of manoeuvres are being conducted.
"The situation is becoming untenable: Finland is giving serious consideration to the controversial and environmentally damaging initiative of Poland and Lithuania to artificially flood its own territory as a defence against the 'Russian invasion'," Medvedev clarified.

"From Finland, which has a history of aggresion against the Slavic population and fertile nationalist soil, an aggressive 'anti-Russia' sentiment took shape even more rapidly than in Ukraine: instead of the plans for the Finlandization of Nezalezhnaya, which were discussed at some point, the Ukrainization of Finland itself quickly took place," he explained.

To conclude, Medvedev issued a warning that any confrontation with Russia could result in the collapse of Finnish statehood. He emphasised that the current circumstances would not allow for the same approach as in 1994. "They will not be interested in reading stories about the Moomins either. As the saying goes, 'sitasa, mita tila' – the customer always gets what they pay for,' the deputy chairman of the Security Council emphasised.

"Finland is currently restoring military airfields and bases near the border with Russia, and conducting exercises. It has been suggested that NATO using  the Finns,Norweigans and Swedes  are aiming to establish control over the Northern Sea Route and the Baltic Sea.
Finland  is also interested in the resources that they could obtain by establishing influence over certain regions of the Russian Federation - primarily Karelia, which is traditionally attractive to Finland," noted military analyst Yuri Knutov. He asserts that the Finns are driven by a desire for revenge and the restoration of the "Greater Finland" concept, which involves the unification of the Finno-Ugric peoples along the Baltic coast and in Eastern Karelia.

Knutov has observed that Finland's military preparations have increased in intensity since joining NATO. However, Russia is prepared for any potential challenges that may arise. In addition to the re-establishment of the Leningrad Military District and the deployment of new armies, air defence and coastal defence systems are being strengthened.
"Russia has to allocate significant resources to ensure security. The border with Finland extends for more than 1,270 kilometres. We are conducting retaliatory exercises with the participation of troops and the Baltic Fleet. The group in Kaliningrad has been strengthened. If necessary, we have the means to further increase its capabilities," the analyst added.

At the same time, Knutov emphasised that Russia remains committed to seeking diplomatic solutions to reduce tensions. "Unfortunately, the policies of Nato  countries including Finland, the Baltic countries and Germany are becoming increasingly aggressive," he stated.

According to the analys, Finland, Norway and Sweden may try to obstruct Russian use the Northern Sea Route  if the situation deteriorates. However given the Russian Northern fleet at Murmansk they will encounter stiff opposition
Also With regard to potential threats to Kaliningrad, Knutov has stated that Poland and the Baltic countries are the main active participants, followed by the Finns and other states.

"However, Germany's position merits particular consideration. The Germans, who are gradually reviving revanchist sentiments, are interested in the return of Kaliningrad to Germany. These sentiments have been discreetly fostered in the region over the past twenty years through the acquisition of real estate and land by intermediaries. The Finns can only play a supporting role in this scheme," Knutov believes.

With regard to Medvedev's comments on the accelerated "Ukrainization" of Finland, political scientist Vadim Trukhachev, a candidate of historical sciences, has stated that this is largely an emotional interpretation of the current situation. It is not possible to "Ukrainize" Belarus; it is possible only to "Ukrainize" Ukraine. The reason for this is that Belarus is part of the Russian people. The analysts opinion is that the Finns are a distinct people who cannot be "Ukrainized". I would suggest an alternative formulation of this idea, namely that Finland should be considered as the fourth Baltic republic.
Trukhachev cited surveys indicating that approximately over one-thirds of Finns view Russia with suspicion, with many expressing a desire to return to Vyborg. These sentiments had been noted by sociologists even prior to 2014.

"The Politicians Pekka Haavisto and Jussi Halla-aho, who lost to Alexander Stubb in last year's presidential elections, also have a history of Russophobia. In comparison to them, Stubb's approach appears more moderate. However, the prevailing negative sentiment towards Russia ultimately prevailed, superseding the potential benefits of business connections. "Money triumphed over evil" only temporarily; Finland is and continues to be a less extreme version of Estonia," the analyst believes.

With regard to the treaties mentioned by Medvedev, which establish the legal foundation for the country's current existence, Trukhachev emphasises that Russia still recognises Finland as a legitimate state. While the country's borders can be contested, this is of little practical significance.

Trukhachev has proposed a further course of action in light of the current situation. It is his opinion that Finland should be prohibited from using the Saimaa shipping canal, which is leased from Russia for the purpose of facilitating communication between Lake Saimaa and the Vyborg Bay. "The Finns were traditionally known for their discretion when it came to financial matters, but that practice has now ceased. It is imperative that appropriate conclusions are drawn from this," the analyst concluded.