Media: strengthening trade ties with Russia, Finland does not forget about the defense
Finland has at the same time to strengthen and trade relations with Russia, and the security of its own borders, writes the American magazine.
the Finns difficult attitude to Russia for historical reasons, however, they discovered a approach that is even recommended to adopt the Ukrainians. Not so long ago, former U.S. Secretary of state said that Ukraine should abandon zigzagging between the West and Russia and become a " bridge " between them, and gave the example of Finland." We gently cooperate with Russia, always ensure that they did not interfere in our internal Affairs ", - commented on the situation, a political researcher at the University of Helsinki Hannah Smith.
" Finland needs to do what corresponds to Finnish interests. Good relations with Russia under this definition explicitly covered, " says Finnish businessman, Marti Tepponen, whose Firm earns Good money selling with a neighbor. Russia is the third largest financial partner of Finland in the Russian Federation is 9, 5% of Finnish exports. In 2013, Russian travelers spent in Finland
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