Alexander Stubb

Finnish President Stubb warns weakness invites Russian exploitation

Finnish President Alexander Stubb affirmed his support for Ukraine’s stance on continued Western military assistance at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Helsinki’s presidential palace on March 19, as reported by news agency Interfax-Ukraine.

19 March 2025, 02:49 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Finland seeking stronger partnership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Finland on Tuesday, March 18, Finnish broadcaster Helsingin Sanomat reported.

18 March 2025, 06:25 PM

Finland's president: Putin has no interest in ceasefire or peace

President of Finland Alexander Stubb stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is not interested in a ceasefire or peace agreement, and his goals regarding Ukraine remain unchanged, Finnish broadcaster Yle reported on March 15.

16 March 2025, 11:40 AM

Finland joins effort to develop Ukraine peace plan

Finland is participating in crafting a peace plan to resolve Russia’s war against Ukraine, President Alexander Stubb announced following a European leaders’ summit on Ukraine held in London on March 2, according to a statement reported by outlet Yle.

3 March 2025, 07:33 PM

Russia won’t determine EU or NATO membership — Finnish President

Russia will not dictate which countries join the EU and NATO, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 05:15 PM

Stubb: EU needs envoy for Ukraine peace process

Europe needs a special envoy for Ukraine to play a significant role in negotiations on Russia’s war against Ukraine, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said at the Munich Security Conference, Reuters reported on Sunday, Feb. 16.

17 February 2025, 12:20 PM

Ukraine ceasefire possible in three to six months — Finnish president

Hostilities between Russia and Ukraine could potentially end in a ceasefire within half a year, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Jan. 30.

30 January 2025, 10:39 PM

West must arm Ukraine before discussing peacekeepers - Finnish President

The West should focus on arming Ukraine, the talks about deploying peacekeepers are premature, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Summit in Tallinn, Yle outlet reported on Dec. 17.

17 December 2024, 02:36 PM

Trump’s Ukraine peace deal push is serious, says Finnish President

Donald Trump should be taken seriously when he talks about ending Russia's aggression against Ukraine, Finnish President Alexander Stubb told Bloomberg in an interview after his Nov. 11 phone call with the President-elect.

12 November 2024, 12:00 PM

NATO returns to core mission of deterring Eastern threats, says Finnish President

NATO is returning to its original role of deterring threats from the East, primarily from Russia, amid today's geopolitical conditions, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said, Ukrinform reported on Oct. 9.

9 October 2024, 08:46 AM

Ukraine's NATO entry depends on EU membership, says Alexander Stubb

Ukraine must first join the EU before it can become a NATO member during his speech at the Helsinki Security Forum, Finland's President Alexander Stubb said on Sept. 28.

28 September 2024, 03:03 PM

Zelenskyy discusses defense cooperation with Finland's President in New York

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in New York to discuss the situation on the frontlines, Ukraine’s defense needs, and international cooperation, Presidential Office reported on Sept. 24.

25 September 2024, 09:05 AM

Ukraine's situation is still critical but shows signs of improvement, Finnish President says

The situation in Ukraine remains critical, but it has improved compared to three months ago, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said, local media outlet Yle reported on Sept. 1.

2 September 2024, 08:25 AM

Finnish President calls for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia

It’s time to initiate peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said in an interview with Le Monde on July 27.

30 July 2024, 12:29 PM

Finnish President Stubb: Prepare for war to come closer

Finns should get used to the fact that the war is approaching their borders, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said after the strike on Russia’s Olenya airfield in Murmansk Oblast, news outlet Yle reported on July 27.

28 July 2024, 04:48 PM

China can end war in Ukraine with one phone call, Finland's President says

Russia's dependence on China has got to a point when Beijing could end the war in Ukraine "with one phone call," Finnish President Alexander Stubb said, Bloomberg reported on July 3.

3 July 2024, 09:30 AM

Finnish PM rules out troops for Ukraine amid Russian advances

Sending Finnish troops to Ukraine is not feasible, even if Russia advances deeper into the country’s territory, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said, according to Finnish media outlet Yle on May 27.

28 May 2024, 12:45 PM

Finnish President urges NATO countries to prepare for conflict with Russia, consider conscription

‘Less talk, more action’ is the message from Finnish President Alexander Stubb, as he advocated for NATO countries to prepare their armies for a potential conflict, the Financial Times reported.

11 April 2024, 02:54 PM

Finnish President Stubb asserts battlefield victory key to lasting peace in Ukraine

Peace in Ukraine can be achieved only on the battlefield, President of Finland Alexander Stubb said during a CNN broadcast on April 8.

8 April 2024, 01:28 PM

Ukraine-Finland pact sets course for future EU, NATO integration

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have solidified a ten-year security cooperation agreement, Zelenskyy announced on Telegram on April 3.

3 April 2024, 06:14 PM

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