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Europe “too weak without US capabilities” amid Russia’s threat, warns Finland’s defense chief

Finland's defense minister calls for joint US-European planning to prevent Russia exploiting potential security gaps as NATO allies worry about Washington's commitment amid Trump administration's pivot toward Asia.

byOlena Mukhina

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces officers and their colleagues from NATO member states taking part in joint exercises on UK Royal Navy's destroyer Dragon. October 10, 2020 (Source: facebook.com/usofcom)

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Royal Navy discovers Russian spy devices targeting UK nuclear submarine routes

Russian espionage devices discovered near UK naval bases expose vulnerabilities in Britain's nuclear deterrent capability as maintenance delays leave majority of submarine fleet unavailable for deployment.

byOlena Mukhina

Russia and America both want Ukraine to "choose" defeat. And we're watching it live

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Stubb pushes ceasefire deadline as Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Russian oil if bloodshed in Ukraine does not stop

Finnish President reveals Trump's patience with Russia is "running out" while emphasizing that Putin "only understands strength" and cannot be trusted to honor agreements without significant enforcement mechanisms.

byOlena Mukhina

Estonia's Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur.

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Baltic nations concerned Ukraine ceasefire would increase Russian threat to them

Baltic defense ministers warn Moscow plans to rearm and redeploy forces northward after a Ukraine ceasefire, heightening security risks for NATO's northeastern border.

byYuri Zoria

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Finnish president Stubb calls for Europe to establish its own negotiation team and envoy for Ukraine’s peace talks

He also expressed strong support for the Franco-British initiative to form a Coalition of the Willing, viewing it as a means to reintegrate the UK into Europe and foster renewed cooperation between France and the UK in supporting Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

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Finland announces new € 200 million military aid package for Ukraine

Finnish Defense Minister Häkkänen met with his Ukrainian counterpart in Helsinki, signing a memorandum to strengthen defense cooperation and capabilities.

byYuri Zoria

Flags of Ukraine and Finland. Illustrative image: Armyinform.com.ua

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Finland grants € 16 million in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Finland has reportedly allocated approximately €3.1 billion in aid to Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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“Not a good brand anymore”: Finland transforms Lenin museum to reflect changing ties with Russia

Tampere's historic museum, once a site where Lenin and Stalin met as young communists, now tells the story of Finland's journey from Russian empire province to NATO member state.

byMaria Tril

Bloomberg: Putin’s strength in Ukraine may be an illusion as Russia’s corporate debt hits $ 446 billion

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Finland warns Russia сould launch attack on its territory after end of war in Ukraine

As the US halts military aid to Ukraine, Finland’s security concerns grow. Intelligence reports highlight Russia’s continued threat, including potential sabotage of key defense industries.

byOlena Mukhina

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Finland doubts Trump’s pivot towards Moscow will end Russo-Ukrainian war

FM Elina Valtonen suggested that appeasing Moscow rather than pressuring it won't bring peace to Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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Finnish foreign fighter in Ukraine: Russia has artillery edge but keeps losing many troops on battlefield

Despite Russia’s artillery advantage, its forces continue to suffer losses, says "Finn," a foreign volunteer from Ukraine’s Recon Team Kilo. The Finnish fighter compares Moscow to a "schoolyard bully" and calls for more Western action.

byOlena Mukhina

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Finland-Germany submarine cable damaged again in Baltic Sea in possible sabotage act

Swedish coast guard confirms C-Lion1 cable connecting Finland to Germany damaged again near Gotland island in the Baltic Sea.

byYuri Zoria

Finland's President Alexander Stubb. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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EU needs special envoy for Ukraine after US blocks Europe’s peace role, two leaders say

The leaders of Finland and Croatia are calling on the EU to appoint a special envoy for Ukraine, mirroring the role of the US' Kellogg.

byYuri Zoria

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YLE: Multiple drone sightings reported near Finnish gunpowder factory

Police are investigating several possible unauthorized drone flights at the Nammo factory in Finland's Laukaa.

byYuri Zoria

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Telegraph: Finnish foreign minister says Russia’s economy shows “serious cracks,” urges to strengthen economic sanctions

Economic forecasts show Russian GDP dropping to under 1% in 2025 from 3% currently, while the central bank has pushed interest rates to 21% amid mounting pressure from international sanctions.

byVira Kravchuk

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Finland allocates new aid package to Ukraine worth almost $ 207 million

Finland authorized its 27th military aid package to Ukraine on 31 January, bringing total defense assistance to $2.6 billion.

byMaria Tril

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Russian shadow fleet’s Eagle S remains under arrest as damage claims mount

Finnish authorities have issued dual arrest orders for the Eagle S tanker over suspected involvement in damaging undersea infrastructure.

byYuri Zoria

Ukrainian sniper, illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Finnish military revamps sniper training with lessons learned from Russo-Ukrainian War

Among other things, future training will increasingly include "dynamic shooting," where participants move and shoot at moving targets.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Finnish party expels candidate for echoing Kremlin’s Ukraine war language

Finland's political establishment continues to purge candidates who adopt Russian propaganda terminology, as the Left Alliance becomes the second party to remove a candidate for minimizing Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

finland says russian shadow fleet tanker crew planned more cable sabotage before arrest fleet's eagle s intercepted finnish after damaging estlink power positioned damage estlink1 balticconnector gas pipeline when authorities

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Finland says Russian shadow fleet tanker crew planned more cable sabotage before arrest

After damaging the Estlink 2 power cable, Eagle S crew was positioned to damage Estlink1 and BalticConnector gas pipeline when authorities intervened, as per investigators.

byYuri Zoria