As TASS reports, Orpo emphasized that the country, when applying to join the alliance, had already decided that there would be no restrictions on membership.

At the same time, it is necessary to resolve a number of issues, including the possible transportation of nuclear weapons through Finland.

According to STT, Helsinki's policy on this issue will be determined by the autumn.

According to the current legislation of Finland, the import of nuclear weapons into its territory is prohibited.

Earlier, President of the Republic Alexander Stubb said that it is important for Helsinki to have nuclear deterrent forces.

In October 2023, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that NATO military bases and strike weapons could appear on the territory of Finland and Sweden after they join the alliance.

Russia's Foreign Ministry said nuclear facilities in Northern Europe would become legitimate targets in the event of a direct conflict with the North Atlantic Alliance.