Finns are ready to fight any Russian attack, says its armed forces chief

Gen Timo Kivinen says Nato applicant is prepared and motivated to defend against neighbour and would be tough bite' to chew

Finland has prepared for decades for a Russian attack and would put up stiff resistance should one occur, its armed forces chief said.

The Nordic country has built up a substantial arsenal. But aside from the military hardware, Gen Timo Kivinen said, a crucial factor is that Finns would be motivated to fight.