Finland Lifts a Nuclear Weapons Ban, Eyeing an Uncertain World
NYT > World News·June 17, 2026

Finland has lifted its ban on nuclear weapons, a move aimed at strengthening the NATO alliance. The country, which shares an 830-mile border with Russia, made this decision three years after joining NATO. This change in policy is seen as a response to an increasingly uncertain global security landscape. Finland's decision is intended to bolster its position within the NATO alliance.
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