Finland Seals Defense Deal With US to Boost Security.

The US has reached a defense cooperation agreement with Finland, allowing the US military to access strategic military bases in Finland and store defense materials. The agreement includes a commitment from the US to defend Finland in the event of an attack. Finland, which recently joined NATO, hopes that this agreement, along with its NATO membership, will serve as a strong deterrent against military pressure. The agreement also allows the US to make use of congressional funding for potential infrastructure investments in Finland. [Extracted from the article]

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