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Finland permanently closes two border crossings with Russia

Finland's Border Guard has announced the permanent closure of two temporary border crossings with Russia in Inari and Parikkala, Finnish news outlet Yle reported on Oct. 24.

24 October 2024, 01:50 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

Finland commits 25th military aid package to Ukraine worth 118 million euros

Finland's President has approved a new aid package for Ukraine worth 118 million euros, the Defense Ministry announced on Sept. 13.

13 September 2024, 02:00 PM

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

NATO to deploy 5,000 troops to Finland amid escalating tensions with Russia

Helsinki has approved the deployment of a NATO armored brigade, consisting of 4,000 to 5,000 troops, on its territory near the Russian border, the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti wrote on Aug. 22, citing sources in the Alliance and the country’s security services.

23 August 2024, 08:36 AM

Border with Russia to remain closed for the time being — Finnish Foreign Minister

Finland does not plan to open the border crossing with Russia, the Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen told Yle media outlet on Aug. 7.

8 August 2024, 10:42 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

Summary of NATO 75th Anniversary Summit on Ukraine war, Russian partnerships, and war crimes

The 32 NATO countries approved the final declaration of the Alliance's summit in Washington on July 10, where NATO pledged to allocate €40 billion in aid to Ukraine in 2025 and confirmed that Ukraine's path to membership in the Alliance is irreversible.

11 July 2024, 12:29 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

Finland approves US Defense Cooperation Agreement

The Finnish Parliament, known as the Eduskunta, unanimously approved the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between Finland and the United States, according to a statement published on the parliament's official website on July 1.

2 July 2024, 03:18 PM

Finland announces $170 million Ukraine aid package

Finland will provide Ukraine with another military aid package, totaling $170 million, Finnish Defense Ministry announced on June 28.

28 June 2024, 10:27 PM

Finland confirms Ukrainian troops trained in the country

Finland has trained thousands of Ukrainian soldiers, with some of the training taking place in Finland itself, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said on June 26.

26 June 2024, 09:27 PM

Russia redeploys almost all its troops from Finnish border to Ukraine

Russia has redeployed nearly all its troops from the Finnish border to its war against Ukraine, Finnish media outlet Yle reported on June 19.

19 June 2024, 05:31 PM

Russia violates Finland's airspace for the first time since Finland joined NATO

A Russian military aircraft violated Finland's airspace over the Gulf of Finland near the Finnish city of Loviisa on June 10 - the first time since Finland joined NATO, Finland's Defense Ministry reported.

11 June 2024, 11:05 AM

Military aid to Ukraine includes innovative weaponry – Finnish Defense Forces

Finnish Defense Forces believe that weapons donations for Ukraine will be useful for mastering Finnish military equipment, said Lieutenant General Mikko Heiskanen, head of military economy department of Finnish Defense Forces, Yle reported on June 8.

9 June 2024, 10:51 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 Parliament debates bill to limit asylum requests at Russian border

The Finnish parliament is currently reviewing a bill that would empower border guards to deny entry to refugees arriving through the eastern border with Russia, Interior Minister Mari Rantanen confirmed in a May 25 interview with Yle.

27 May 2024, 12:29 PM

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