Suspicious Powder Letters Sent to Finnish Embassy in Moscow
Finnish embassy in Moscow vandalized by masked men
The Finnish embassy in Moscow was recently vandalized by masked men who threw a sledgehammer into the embassy garden. Following this incident, the Finnish Foreign Ministry asked Russia to guarantee the security of the diplomatic mission according to the Geneva convention on diplomatic relations.
This incident comes at a time when Finland has just become the 31st member of NATO. On 4 April, Turkey handed over the document confirming Finland's NATO membership to the United States, the custodian of the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty.
It is unclear whether the embassy vandalism is related to Finland's NATO membership, but it highlights the potential security risks that come with being part of a military alliance. The Finnish government has emphasized that their NATO membership is a defensive measure and is not directed at any specific country.
In the meantime, the Finnish embassy in Moscow is urging their citizens to take precautions and make sure they are registered with the embassy if they plan to travel to Russia. The situation is being closely monitored by both governments.
This incident serves as a reminder that diplomatic missions are not immune to security threats, and countries must work together to ensure the safety and security of all diplomatic personnel and buildings.
