Russia promises “countermeasures” after Finland joins NATO

In an immediate reaction, on Tuesday, the Kremlin promised to adopt “countermeasures” following Finland’s accession to NATO, describing the enlargement of the Western Alliance as a “security threat” to Russia. Finland’s accession to NATO “constitutes a new step towards worsening the situation. The extension is a violation of our security and our national interests, Dmitry Peskov, the spokesman of the Russian presidency, told the media on Tuesday. “She forces us to take countermeasures,” he added, without giving details.