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  "classification_rationale": "The article provides clear evidence of a Finnish neo-Nazi actor actively inciting anti-immigrant riots abroad via a racist Telegram channel sharing arson tactics. This represents aggressor activity through extremist propaganda and coordination. There is no indication of defense preparations in the source.",
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