Finland Seizes, Then Returns, Russian Science and Cultural Center in Helsinki

In seizing the Russian Science and Cultural Center and the apartments of Russian diplomats in Helsinki, Finland, the country had taken a rather outrageous step in their attempt to be in sync with their new NATO partners. They characterize it as “a temporary measure” to identify the owners of the building and the 3,300 square meters of land, so that they can determine whether they are subject to EU sanctions. However, it’s obviously yet another new escalation, as Finland has now fully joined NATO’s “degrade Russia” campaign. As long as the building remains under arrest, Russia and its state agencies are “not allowed to transfer, destroy or mortgage the property.” The center’s bank accounts and other assets had previously been frozen.