Niiniste spoke about the country’s accession to NATO

The biggest benefit of NATO membership, he said, would be “getting a preemptive effect,” but there would also be the risk of various types of Russian reprisals, including hybrid threats.

He also added that the benefits of NATO membership will outweigh the negative consequences, and that the most important thing is to find a solution to improve the country’s security.

“Sufficient security is where Finns can feel there are no emergencies and there won’t be,” he said, adding that NATO membership would provide that security.

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