Scholar Alpo Rusi reveals Soviet coercion targeting former Finnish leader Keijo Liinamaa

Political science scholar Alpo Rusi has detailed historical evidence regarding Soviet intelligence operations aimed at Finnish political figures during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Writing in a column for Iltalehti, Rusi highlighted the covert pressure and threats directed at former Prime Minister and National Conciliator Keijo Liinamaa prior to his death in 1980.

According to Rusi, Moscow’s security apparatus engaged in systematic psychological influence and political intervention to steer Finnish domestic affairs during a crucial power transition. The revelations offer further insight into how deeply Soviet intelligence attempted to manipulate Helsinki's political decision-making during the late Cold War period.

Sources: Iltalehti