a typical Russia-hating Finn

Russia seems to have that effect on their neighbours (until those neighbours get invaded, annexed, and the population dispersed, so the area can be called Russia. See Karelia and Ukraine for some recent and ongoing examples). So sure, could be that.

i also wouldn't put this past him given the reactionary tendencies he's demonstrated in the past; but i suspect that a threat of non-compliance == treason from the federal government probably had a bigger impact.

and if you've ever had the displeasure of working for the federal government; you'll hear horror stories of how capricious and draconian the selective enforcement of treason can be.

He sure was a big ol' dick about it I will admit. Saying anyone who disagreed was a bot or Russian troll really pissed me off at the time.

Its supposed to be open.