Perhaps I should have visited the Ă…land islands when I was in Finland this year? A very Finnish story on how the territory could become a matter of international tension between Finland and Russia.
What Happens If Russia Attacks Finland's Ă…land Islands?
Finland's Ă…land islands have been demilitarized for over a century as part of a peace treaty with Russia. Since Moscow invaded Ukraine, though, the agreement has come under intense scrutiny. Protests are held almost daily in front of the Russian Consulate in the capital city of the autonomous territory.
spiegel.de