Russia expands military installations near Finnish border, YLE reveals
Russian bases near Finland expand facilities, but experts say focus remains on the Ukraine invasion, not building forces along the Finnish border.
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Finnish FM: The path to lasting peace requires Ukraine to maintain a strong position
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen pledged support for Ukraine while highlighting the twin threats posed by Russia's shadow fleet: continued war funding and potential environmental catastrophe in Baltic waters.
“Not if, but when”: NATO prepares for Russian attack on Finland, Baltics and Norway
NATO sources confirm to a Finnish newspaper Iltalehti that Russia maintains detailed military plans for operations against NATO's eastern flank, which involve a three-pronged offensive using up to 600,000 troops.
NATO boosting presence in Baltic Sea after Russia damaged cable, Estonia confirms
Estonia confirms NATO's increased military presence in the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland regions to protect underwater infrastructure.
Kremlin’s silence on plane crash mirrors MH17 tactics, Ukraine says
Moscow's refusal to comment on the Azerbaijan Airlines crash and Finnish cable damage reveals a familiar pattern of denial, as evidence points to Russian military involvement in both incidents, says Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, a working body of the National Security and Defense Council.
Finnish defense ministry blocks sale of six properties to Russian citizens
The Ministry says it has denied permits for two Russian citizens attempting to purchase real estate in Finland, citing national security concerns.
Sweden and Denmark to send 40 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine as Kyiv expects new offensive on Kherson Oblast
Sweden and Denmark secure a $2.2 billion deal with BAE Systems Hägglunds, jointly financing 40 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles for Ukraine while boosting their own defense capabilities.
Finland donates winter gear to Ukrainian Armed Forces and prepares new aid package
''Finland is one of Ukraine's strongest supporters, and we have no plans to change that,'' Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen stated.
Finnish companies eye investments in Ukraine’s recovery projects
Businesses from Finland show interest in Ukraine’s energy, IT, and green technology sectors.
New drone factory planned in Finland with Ukrainian partners
Finnish tech group Summa Defence launches a joint drone production facility with Ukrainian partners to meet rising demand for advanced military and civilian drone technologies.
Baltic, Nordic countries and Poland to step up support to Ukraine ‘in coming months’
Seven European nations committed to increasing Ukraine's military capabilities in response to ongoing Russian aggression.
Finland commits €20 mn to boost Ukraine’s school reform, strengthen student welfare amid war
Finland has pledged €20 million to support Ukraine’s educational reform, aiming to align its school standards with the European Union and strengthen student welfare amid ongoing war challenges.
Reuters: Helsinki to seize control of city’s largest events venue from sanctioned Russians
Finland's capital will initiate the forced takeover of the Helsinki Arena from Russian oligarchs Timchenko and Rotenberg, sanctioned due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Finland’s Valtonen opposes “Finlandization” solution for Ukraine peace
The Finnish FM opposes imposing neutrality on Ukraine, citing Finland’s history with Russia and warning it would harm international order and Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Reuters: Finland tackles Russian GPS jamming by reintroducing ground-based navigation systems
As Russia continues to disrupt GPS signals in Finland, authorities have upgraded radio navigation equipment at key airports to prevent flight cancellations, with Finnair suspending services due to GPS interference earlier this year.
Finland hosts major NATO artillery drills near Russian border
More than 5,000 troops from 29 countries will deploy 130 weapons systems in NATO's artillery drill spanning five European nations.
Finland seizes Russian assets worth tens of millions of dollars at Naftogaz’s reques
Six companies of the Naftogaz Group have secured a court order to seize Russian assets in Finland as compensation for property lost in Crimea.
Finland calls on India to support Ukraine’s Peace Formula
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen emphasizes India's potential role in influencing Russia's Ukraine policy.
Euroactiv: Finland urges Germany to lose reservations on Ukraine
German leader Scholz is against supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine and opposes Ukraine’s fast-track NATO membership, still fearing an "escalation."
Over 20 Finnish business projects received support under Ukraine’s reconstruction plan
Finland's plan for Ukraine's reconstruction includes tools to stimulate private business involvement in key sectors such as construction and energy.