The head of Finnish intelligence has voiced his surprise that Russian reprisals have not yet followed its Nato application, as he sought to unblock the bid by reassuring Turkey on terrorism.
Antti Pelttari, head of Supo, Finland’s security and intelligence service, told the Financial Times that Helsinki remained “vigilant” over the potential for Russian mischief but that its eastern neighbour’s resources were tied up in the war in Ukraine.
“It has been rather quiet and let’s hope it stays that way,” he said in a rare interview. “It’s a positive thing that nothing has happened. But it’s also a positive thing that we have been prepared and able to protect society.”
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