Finland Joining NATO Means 'Destruction of Their Country': Russian Lawmaker

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

A Russian lawmaker has warned that Moscow would retaliate if Finland joins NATO as Russian aggression in Ukraine spurs the Nordic country towards membership of the alliance.

Vladimir Dzhabarov from Russia's upper house, the Federation Council, said that any move by Helsinki to join NATO would be a "strategic mistake."

He said that Finland had developed close ties with Russia but NATO membership would mean "it would become a target."

"I think it [would be] a terrible tragedy for the entire Finnish people," said Dzhabarov.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/finland-joining-nato-means-destruction-of-their-country-russian-lawmaker/ar-AAVXCin

In case you hadn't noticed Vladimir your country's military is getting its ass kicked. You're threatening to take military action against a country if it joins NATO? Put down the vodka and shut the fuck up.

[elleng]

1. Russia threatening Finland.

[Amishman]

2. With neighbors like that, Finland needs some friends and protection!

Perhaps an alliance with the more stable democracies of Europe and North America? Some sort of Treaty Organization....

Russia's threats over Finland and others considering joining NATO only further underscores the case for those countries wanting to join NATO.

[Deuxcents]

3. Threats. They'll never stop ..

Every country should do what they feel is right for them.

[Ocelot II]

4. Do they really want to take on Finland again?

[DanieRains]

5. Russian Babykiller Says What?

Shelling civilians is the only thing Russian Scum Soldiers can do.

[FakeNoose]

6. Finnish snipers are world-famous and they're hella good

The Russians wouldn't have a chance against them. But hey ... Russia, go ahead and try.

[Goodheart]

7. Empty threat

[Goodheart]

8. Russia is seriously fucking stupid

They could be a participating, prosperous Western country, a la Germany and Poland... their citizens could have better lifestyles and the rich would remain rich. Americans, Europeans, Asians would all want Russia as a tourist destination. Instead Russia chooses to be pariahs... all for what? Pride? As though they EVER were the world's dominant power? Britain swallowed their pride, faced reality, and gave up a global empire. Russia, get a fucking clue.

[Crunchy Frog]

9. Because it went so well for them the last time they attacked Finland.

They should carry out the admission process in secret, and then spring it on Russia once it's a fait accompli.

I wonder if Orban's Hungary would try to veto it.

[Freethinker65]

10. Hahaha. This guy saw the stream of wealthy Russians escaping to Finland

Many will not be returning. Russia fucked up. Those with money to get out, will.

[Straw Man]

11. I've shared this quote before ...

Supposedly spoken by a Finnish soldier on the eve of the Russian invasion in 1939: "There are so many Russians, and we're such a small country! Where will we bury them all?"