Finland's parliament votes to lift decades-old ban on nuclear weapons in historic NATO defense shift (opens original article in a new tab)

Finland's parliament approved lifting a ban on nuclear weapons, aligning with NATO's defense strategy, despite opposition concerns and Russian criticism.

• Finland's parliament voted to lift a decades-old ban on nuclear weapons
• The amendment aligns Finland's defense policy with NATO's deterrence strategy
• The legislation allows nuclear weapons to be transported or possessed in Finland if needed for military defense
• Russia criticized the move, warning it could escalate tensions and increase Finland's vulnerability