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Finland's Åland 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.
Although Finland’s Åland archipelago is strategically located in the Baltic Sea, an agreement prevents any military presence there — but perhaps this could change.
MARIEHAMN, June 15, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - Sprayed between Sweden and Finland, the autonomous Aland Islands are a picturesque archipelago once
Located between Sweden and Finland, the autonomous Aland Islands are a scenic archipelago that was once part of Russia and has been demilitarized since 1856.
Sprayed between Sweden and Finland, the autonomous Aland Islands are a picturesque archipelago once part of Russia and demilitarised since 1856.