Antti Häkkänen

Finland: Russia gearing up for ‘second phase’ of aggression

Russia is building up its military capabilities near the European Union’s borders and preparing for a potential “second phase” of aggression, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said at the NATO North Atlantic Council at Defense Ministers meeting in Brussels on Oct. 15.

16 October 2025, 09:17 AM

‘Russia doesn’t want peace’: Finnish defense chief doubts Kremlin’s sincerity

There is currently no reason to believe Russia has any genuine intention to pursue peace, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkinen said on Aug. 22 in an interview with public broadcaster Yle.

22 August 2025, 02:25 PM

Russia uses warships to protect shadow fleet, Finland says

Russia has begun providing military escorts for tankers from its shadow fleet in the narrow waters of the Gulf of Finland, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said on May 27 during a broadcast on national outlet Yle.

27 May 2025, 01:40 PM

Finland announces new €200 million military aid package for Ukraine

Finland has announced its 28th aid package for Ukraine, worth €200 million ($271 mln), and includes artillery ammunition, the country's Defense Ministry reported on March 13.

13 March 2025, 01:38 PM

Finland commits $700 mln to weapon production for Ukraine

Finland is launching a new support program for Ukraine, worth 660 mln EUR ($691 mln), shifting from stockpile transfers to direct weapons procurement from its domestic defense industry, the country's Defense Ministry wrote on Feb. 26.

27 February 2025, 02:32 PM

Finland rules out reopening border with Russia

Finland ruled out the possibility of reopening the country’s border with Russia anytime soon, as this idea seems unrealistic under nowadays circumstances, Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said, Yle media outlet reported on Feb. 23.

24 February 2025, 09:44 AM

Finland announces new military aid package for Ukraine worth nearly 200 million euros (about $213 million)

Finland plans to send Ukraine its 27th military assistance package, valued at 198 million euros (about $213 million), the Finnish Ministry of Defense reported on Jan. 31.

31 January 2025, 05:43 PM

Antti Häkkänen