Finland negotiating Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United States

The agreement will dictate the specifics regarding the stationing of US troops in Finland for military exercises and overall preparedness, which would be the first instance of an extended foreign military presence in Finland during peacetime. Armoured fighting vehicles with US flags flying on their roofs. In a significant departure from its previous stance, Finland is currently in negotiations with the United States over a new defence cooperation agreement. The proposed agreement would permit the presence of foreign troops for extended periods, specifically for conventional military exercises.

The agreement’s primary aim is to grant US military personnel access to facilities […]

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