Finland closes eastern border, accuses Russia of hybrid warfare
All checkpoints on the Finnish-Russian border will be closed for at least two weeks due to the influx of illegal migrants from Russia.
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Officials: Finland to close the last border crossing with Russia “if necessary”
Russia’s attempt to create a migrant crisis at the Finnish border likely failed due to the Finnish authorities’ fast reaction, according to the ISW.
Speaker of Finnish parliament delivers entire speech in Ukrainian before Verkhovna Rada
Yussi Halla-aho equated Russia's aggression against Finland and Ukraine, expressed disappointment post-Soviet Russia didn't change, showed Finland's solidarity with Ukraine including most Finnish MPs calling the Holodomor a Soviet genocide of Ukrainians.
Poll: Most Finns believe Russians bear collective guilt for not resisting the war, back Ukraine’s NATO aspirations
Finns overwhelmingly back Ukraine's NATO aspirations. 55% said Ukraine would make a good future NATO member
Finland shuts down four border crossings with Russia amid migrant surge
Finland has closed half of its border crossings with Russia for three months to prevent illegal migration, as hundreds of asylum seekers have arrived from Russia in the past week.
Finland approves 20th military aid package to Ukraine
This 20th package from Finland since Russia's full-scale invasion brings the total value of Finnish military aid to around 1.5 billion euros.
Finland to shut down half of border crossing with Russia
Finish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said this restriction aims to limit crossings by people with "incomplete travel documents."
Finland preparing new aid package for Ukraine to protect critical infrastructure
"Protecting critical infrastructure facilities and ensuring public safety during the autumn-winter period are currently our top priorities. We can rely on Finland's support in this area as well," Ukraine's Interior Minister Klymenko said.
Finnish National Bureau of Investigation: Balticconnector likely damaged by a Chinese ship
Finnish investigators reconstructed the sequence of events during the Balticconnector accident.
Finland provides rescue vehicles in support for Ukraine
"Assistance for rescue services makes up about 20 per cent of all the assistance Finland has sent Ukraine through the EU’s Civil Protection Mechanism," Finland's Interior Minister said.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 595: Zelenskyy visits Brussels, Russia mounts offensive on eastern front
The US will spearhead training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets. Finland and other Ukrainian allies have bolstered military aid. Meanwhile, Russia suffered heavy losses in the Avdiyivka offensive and kept striking Ukrainian civilians.
European countries outdo US in supporting Ukraine, Lloyd Austin says
Germany, Britain, and Poland are the largest donors to Ukraine in terms of GDP.
Finland approves 19th military aid package to Ukraine worth €95 million
Finland’s military assistance to Ukraine reaches €1.4 billion with the latest package.
NORSAR: Balticconnector pipeline between Finland and Estonia damaged by explosion
Balticconnector ensures gas transportation between Finland, Estonia, and Latvia, helping these NATO countries reduce dependence on Russian gas.
Finland announces a multi-million aid package for Ukraine and Moldova
Finland allocated 92 million euros to alleviate the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Finland to provide Ukraine with military aid worth 94 million euros
Finland will send more weaponry to help Ukraine defend itself and repel the Russian invasion, the Finnish government…
Finland to provide new military aid package to Ukraine
Finland will provide the 18th military aid package to Ukraine, which will include heavy weapons and ammunition, Finnish…
Lithuania’s President, Portugal’s President, Finland’s PM arrive in Kyiv
On 23 August, National Flag Day, European leaders arrive in Ukraine. For security reasons, the Presidential Office does not announce visits by foreign leaders. So far, representatives of three countries have arrived in Kyiv.
Netherlands, Czechia, Spain, Nordic countries to join G7 security arrangements for Ukraine
The Netherlands welcomes the G7 declaration of support for Ukraine and will join the initiative, Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke…
Finland to send additional USD 116 million in military aid to Ukraine
Finland is sending over $116 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including anti-aircraft weapons and ammunition, the…