Russia's Aggressive Stance: Finland's NATO Membership and Detained Journalist

Russian state TV pundits have discussed the possibility of "liberating" Finland as the country moves closer to joining NATO. The move would bring the military alliance to Russia's doorstep, as the two countries share a northern border. While Finland's membership has advanced, Sweden's bid has stalled. Russian President Vladimir Putin has long warned against NATO's eastward expansion, blaming it for the Ukraine invasion. Moscow has also warned of retaliatory steps against Finland and Sweden's NATO membership, including the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons.