The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitri Peskov, commented on Finland's government's recent proposal to change legislation regarding nuclear weapons, stating that such a decision increases tensions in Europe. Peskov emphasized that Finland's move to potentially host nuclear arms poses a threat to Russia, indicating that Russia may need to take appropriate actions in response, though it was unclear whether he is claiming Finland is currently placing nuclear weapons on its territory or referring to a hypothetical scenario.

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's government announced on Thursday plans to amend the law to allow the import, transport, and possession of nuclear weapons in Finland, contingent upon military defense needs, NATO's collective defense, or defense cooperation. This change represents a significant shift in Finland's defense policy, reflecting its alignment with NATO's strategic framework amid heightened tensions with Russia.

Reactions in Russia have been predominantly negative. For instance, Andrei Kolesnik, a member of the Russian State Duma's defense committee, described any positioning of nuclear weapons on Finnish soil as a direct threat. This situation underscores the growing friction between Finland and Russia, particularly in the context of Finland's deepening cooperation with NATO and the implications for regional security dynamics.