Russia to redeploy resources freed up by end of war in Ukraine, warns Finnish intelligence

Summary: Finland’s security agency, Supo, has issued a warning that Russia’s threat to Europe is expected to increase following the end of the war in Ukraine, though the timeline remains uncertain. The agency highlighted that Russia is preparing for deepening confrontations with the West and aiming to undermine support for Ukraine while seeking to restore trade relations. Additionally, Russian economic pressures and military preparations suggest a heightened potential for hostile activities in the future.

Affected: Finland, European countries, Ukraine, U.S. government

Keypoints :

• Supo warns of rising Russian threats in Europe following the potential end of the Ukraine war.
• Russia is investing heavily in defense, indicating an intention to sustain military operations.
• Hostile actions are being prepared against Western nations, including Finland, though immediate actions are currently not decided.
• The U.S. is negotiating peace with Russia, which has implications for military support to Ukraine.
• There are concerns about Russia’s ability to undermine Western support for Ukraine through various operations.