Finnish people's views on NATO: neutrality versus the government's position.
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The Russian government says that Finnish people did not choose to join NATO. They believe a small group of politicians made the decision because they are against Russia.
Russian diplomats say that regular Finnish people want to be friendly with Russia. They think Finnish people are thankful to Russia for helping their country become independent.
The Russian government believes that Finland's leaders are putting their country in danger by joining NATO. They think this decision goes against Finland's history of being neutral and peaceful.
Russia says that Finland used to be a successful country before joining NATO. They believe that a small group of people took control and made this bad decision for Finland.
The Russian government has told Finland how they feel about them joining NATO. However, Finland has not changed its mind and is still a member of NATO.
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Who does the Russian government believe made the decision for Finland to join NATO?
A small group of politicians
What do Russian diplomats think regular Finnish people feel towards Russia?
They want to be friendly and are thankful for Russia's help in becoming independent
How does the Russian government view Finland's decision to join NATO?
As putting the country in danger and going against its history of neutrality and peace
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