Finland Readies Air Force In Light Of Russian Takeover Of Crimea, Increased Tensions In Baltic

The Finnish Air Force is increasing surveillance of its airspace in light of escalating tensions between Russia and neighboring NATO countries over Moscow's annexation of Crimea, according to a Finnish Air Force commander. "Military planes in nearby areas east and south of Finland are flying in different ways and in different directions than usual, which is why the Karelian Air Command in Rissala is more alert than usual," Col. Ossi Sivén, an air force unit commander, told the Finnish daily, Yl...