“Russia recognizes only force” – the Finns revealed how they are preparing for war against Russia

Helsinki successfully tested its ability to put the country on the military track and began to store military equipment and equipment outside the country. Finland is on high alert as it faces an increasingly aggressive Russia, according to the Financial Times.

The Finnish Defense Forces’ deputy chief of staff for armaments and logistics, Lt. Gen. Mikko Heiskanen, said the country had reviewed more than 1,000 contracts with private companies for the production of equipment or services during the war.

“We have to be ready for a long-term crisis… We activated some of them, checked all the contracts, checked not only the procurement of ammunition, but also other materials. We are checking the plans and preparations of our strategic partners,” said M. Heiskanen, Fokus writes.

A couple of years will not be enough

Finland has perhaps the highest level of preparedness for war with Russia among NATO or EU countries, especially due to the 1939-1940 war. experience of the Winter War. Then the Soviet army suffered huge losses against the Finns.

Helsinki has stockpiled at least half a year’s worth of basic fuel and grain, as well as enough shelter for the entire population. In addition, one third of the Finnish population are reservists, so 5.6 million population, the country has one of the largest armies in Europe.

“It’s in our DNA. Russia recognizes only force. Strength consists of both will and potential. The will is there. The will of the people to defend the country is probably the greatest in the world. The material capacity is at a level that is worthy of trust. It took many years to develop this potential. This cannot be done in a year or two,” M. Heiskanen added.