The Finnish parliament unanimously approved the government's proposal to completely ban Russians from making real estate transactions.
This was reported by the country's Defense Ministry, quoted by AFP.
"I consider it very important and I am very pleased that the parliament supported this proposal, which aims to strengthen national security.
This decision sends a clear message: we will not allow Finland to be destabilized," said Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen.
He said that the next measures to strengthen security include "legislation that expands the possibility of intervention in already acquired real estate".
The Defense Ministry has previously stated that Russia poses a long-term threat to security in Europe and that real estate is a form of hostile influence.