Russia-Scandinavia relations (World War III)

Russia-Scandinavia relations (Russian: Отношения Россия-Скандинавия, Norse: Gattaim Ryssland-Scandinavia) refer to the bilateral relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Scandinavia and are a successor to Soviet-Scandinavia relations. The relations is considered the most unique between a Union State and NATO member.

Though the two countries have share many mutual grounds, they are considered political enemies. The areas of dispute include the turbulent wars fought between Russia (inclding the Soviet Union) and the Nordic world, including the Russo-Swedish War, Finnish War of Independence, Scandinavian-Soviet War, Continuation War and the Finnish Crisis. Scandinavia is also a member of Russia's arch rival NATO.

However, both nations have attempted to renew their relations, and for the most part, seems to have been very successful. Both are considered cultural allies. There has been a growing atmosphere, particularly in the State of Finland, to pull Scandinavia into being Russia-friendly.

These friendly relations were spearheaded by the presidency of Fyodor Romanov, of the far Christian right and anti-communist Populist Party of Russia. Romanov was known for his many positive remarks about Scandinavia. It is, during his presidency that in Carlburg, Russia co-funded the building of the Mannerheim-Baron Ungern-Sternberg Memorial Park, dedicated to anticommunists.

The Russian military also aids the Scandinavian military in anti-terrorism exercises, as Scandinavian military leaders often look to Russia for advice in combating terrorism. In 2084, both Russia and Scandinavia finally allowed dual citizenship between their nations to improve economic relations. V

As a result, Russo-Nordic relations have been described as a "hate-love relation", Scandinavia in many respects is considered the most Russia-friendly NATO member, and is often a mediator between NATO and Union State leaders.

Many NATO leaders are worried that one day, Scandinavia will enter the Russian zone of influence. Such an event would trigger a huge loss of a military power for NATO.

Russia has an embassy in Carlburg and General Consulates in Stockholm and Copenhagen, and Scandinavia has an embassy in Moscow.

According to a 2114 BBC Poll, Scandinavians are roughly split on their opinions of Russia and Russian influence, with 45.3% stating that they view Russia negatively, and 41.7% stating a positive view of Russia and Russian influence. This was a stark contrast compared to the 2056 poll, in which 56.3% stated that they hold negative views, with only 22.1% stating a positive view, and the rest did not hold either view.