Haunted by past wars: Salla residents fear history could repeat itself
Update: 2025-11-13
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When Finland joined NATO in 2023, most Finns supported the decision. The country fought the Soviets in 1939 and lost territory -- and many hope that history won't repeat itself. In the Arctic village of Salla -- once a key frontline in World War Two -- those memories still run deep. Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra has travelled along Finland’s border with Russia to see how life there has changed. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Finland #Salla #NATO #RussiaBorder #FinlandRussiaTensions #ArcticVillage #WWIIHistory #ColdWarEchoes #NATOFinland #BorderSecurity #AlJazeeraEnglish
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