Finnish conscripts are now directly discussing being sent to the front – "Absurdity"
Finnish conscripts have begun openly discussing the possibility of being sent to the frontlines, expressing concerns about the absurdity of the situation.
Politicians in agreement: The daily allowance for Finnish conscripts is too small
Estonia's defense minister advocates for an increase in the daily allowance for Finnish conscripts, which currently stands at €6.15 for the first 165 days.
Demand from the Left Alliance: a share of defense billions for conscripts
A Finnish politician is advocating for increased daily allowances for conscripts, highlighting the challenges faced by service members due to low compensation amidst high defense spending.
The daily allowances for conscripts provoke outrage – 'It's embarrassing to pay them less than criminals'
The increase in daily allowances for Finnish conscripts has faced criticism as they receive less than some inmates.
NEW OLD SKILL ⟩ Finnish conscripts learn to use infantry mines again, previously prohibited
Finnish soldiers will begin training to use infantry mines again after withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention due to threats from neighboring Russia.
In the forests of Finland, soldiers are retraining to lay anti-personnel mines
Finnish conscripts are being trained to effectively use anti-personnel mines, which were banned in Finland in 2012, as part of a military exercise amid defense concerns along the border with Russia.