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‘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

Zelenskyy, European leaders to speak with Trump ahead of Alaska meeting

Several European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold an online call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Aug. 13, ahead of Trump’s meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15.

12 August 2025, 02:12 AM

Finland charges crew of Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker over Baltic Sea cable damage

Finland’s prosecutor’s office has charged crew members of the Russian “shadow fleet” vessel Eagle S with sabotage and gross disruption of telecommunications, Finnish outlet Yle reported on Aug. 11.

11 August 2025, 06:56 PM

Putin lost more troops in Ukraine than Stalin did in Finland

Russian military losses in Ukraine have already exceeded the scale of Soviet casualties in the 1939–1940 Winter War against Finland, Estonian military police chief Col. Toomas Vali told public broadcaster ERR on July 18.

18 July 2025, 11:51 PM

Finnish company suspected of supplying faulty body armor to Ukrainian military

A company in Finland is under investigation for allegedly defrauding Ukraine’s Defense Ministry by delivering substandard body armor to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Finnish public broadcaster Yle reported on July 1.

1 July 2025, 06:25 PM

Poland votes to withdraw from anti-landmine treaty amid Russian threat

Poland’s lower house of parliament, the Sejm, has voted in favor of a bill to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, which bans the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines, Polish outlet RMF24 reported on June 26.

26 June 2025, 11:48 AM

Russia building new military facility near Finnish border

As seen from satellite imagery, Russia is constructing a garrison for an artillery brigade in Kandalaksha, near Finland, Finnish public broadcaster Yle reported on June 18.

18 June 2025, 10:35 PM

Finland summons Russian envoy over suspected airspace violation

The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian chargé d'affaires for questioning after an alleged airspace violation, Yle reported, citing the ministry's communications department on June 11.

11 June 2025, 01:42 PM

Stronger sanctions from US and EU needed to pressure Russia — Stubb

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb called on the United States and the European Union to intensify sanctions against Russia in a statement posted on the social media platform X on June 5.

5 June 2025, 10:43 AM

200 Finnish companies plan to enter Ukrainian market

Finnish businesses view Ukraine as a promising market for expansion and new investment, Economy Ministry reported on May 30.

30 May 2025, 02:34 PM

Moscow builds up troops near Finland, sparking security concerns — Kellogg

Russia is increasing its military presence along the border with Finland — a move causing concern in Helsinki, Keith Kellogg, the US President’s special envoy, claimed in an interview with ABC news on May 29.

30 May 2025, 01:04 PM

Finnish PM honors victims of April 24 attack in his Ukraine trip

Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visited the site of the Russian missile attack in Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi District, that occurred on April 24, Ukraine's Internal Affairs Ministry reported on May 29.

29 May 2025, 02:30 PM

Russian signal spoofing creates ‘phantom’ ships in Gulf of Finland — report

In the Gulf of Finland, a giant circle of “phantom” Russian vessels has been detected, caused by false maritime navigation signals, The Moscow Times reported on May 27.

27 May 2025, 11:41 PM

Finland summons Russian envoy over airspace violation

Finland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the ambassador of the aggressor state, Russia, following a violation of Finnish airspace by Russian military aircraft on May 23, Yle local outlet reported on May 25.

26 May 2025, 12:57 PM

Finland expecting Russian troop buildup post-Ukraine ceasefire

Finland expects Russia to ramp up troop deployments along their shared border following a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, Sami Nurmi, head of strategy for Finland’s armed forces, told the Guardian on May 21.

22 May 2025, 03:03 PM

Low-level ceasefire talks to resume next week, Finland says

Technical-level ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are expected to continue next week at the Vatican, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on May 21.

21 May 2025, 09:38 PM

Trump says Russian buildup near Finland, Norway poses no threat

U.S. President Donald Trump said during a White House press exchange on May 19 that he is not concerned about Russia’s military buildup near Finland and Norway, claiming both countries are “totally safe.”

21 May 2025, 01:16 PM

Zelenskyy warns of consequences if Russia stalls peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia will face “tough consequences” if it continues to present unrealistic demands in peace negotiations, following a call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, he said on X on May 20.

20 May 2025, 02:55 PM

Finnish general Pekka Toveri slams White House over Ukraine, urges EU to toughen stance on Russia

Retired Finnish General Pekka Toveri, now a member of the European Parliament, did not mince words in an interview with NV, criticizing Donald Trump’s peace overtures, calling out the European Union’s inaction, and arguing that EU peacekeepers should be granted the authority to use force against Russia.

19 May 2025, 12:32 PM

Finland pledges continued backing for Ukraine

Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen reaffirmed her country’s firm support for Ukraine, calling it a top priority of the OSCE under Finnish chairmanship during remarks to the 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum on May 10.

10 May 2025, 10:55 AM

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