Fourth Finnish volunteer fighter killed in action in Ukraine
The Finnish Foreign Ministry estimates 20-50 Finns are fighting in Ukraine, with varying reports on the exact number.
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Zelenskyy praises intelligence unit for long-range strike likely on Russia’s air base near Finland
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy commends military intelligence for a 1800km-range precision strike, likely referencing the attack on Russia's Olenya airbase. Finland's President Stubb addresses the incident, urging citizens to adapt to the war's proximity and Ukraine's use of all means for victory.
Finland approves new €159 million military aid package for Ukraine
Finland's President authorizes 24th military aid package for Ukraine, worth €159 million. Total Finnish defense equipment aid reaches €2.2 billion since Russian invasion.
Finnish intel: Russian bases near border Stripped for Ukraine War
Satellite imagery corroborates Finnish intelligence reports that Russian military bases near the Finnish border, with equipment and troops, redeployed for the war in Ukraine.
Finnish President: Ukraine has become stronger and is starting road to peace from position of strength
Finnish President Alexander Stubb believes that Ukraine is in a better position to start peace talks now than it was a few weeks ago, thanks to the support of Western allies.
Finland exports state-of-the-art weapons to Ukraine, including prototypes in development
Finland is supplying Ukraine with its newest weapons systems, including prototypes still in development, as stated by Finland's senior defense official. Combat feedback will aid Finnish military technology.
NATO, Finland see no “immediate threat” from Russia
NATO's chief rejected claims of an urgent danger from Russia, saying Moscow is preoccupied with its war in Ukraine; Finland's president concurred with NATO chief.
NATO chief, Finnish leader rule out troop deployment to Ukraine
NATO's chief and the Finnish President stated that there are no plans to send troops to Ukraine. Stoltenberg rejected the notion of preparations for potential NATO-Russia conflict.
FM Kuleba on Russia’s border threats against the Baltics: Typical hybrid intimidation tactics
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has commented on the recent provocations of the Russian Federation against Estonia, Lithuania and Finland.
Finland plans to expel Russians arriving without valid reasons – Finnish Interior Minister says
Finland plans to expel Russians who arrive in the country without valid reasons, even if Russia refuses to accept them, according to the country's Interior Minister.
The Moscow Times: Russia unilaterally decides to redraw maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea
Russian authorities have decided unilaterally to change the country's maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea, declaring new internal waters and adjusting geographical coordinates, according to a draft government decree published on the legal acts portal.
La Repubblica: NATO may consider sending its troops to Ukraine if Russia crosses two red lines, sources say
NATO countries may potentially deploy troops to Ukraine in two cases, said the newspaper.
Finnish intel: Russia’s goal is undermining Western backing for Ukraine
Finnish security chief assesses Russia's core goal is weakening Western backing for Ukraine via potential sabotage and intimidation, while stating Finland is not a top Russian priority.
Vandals target Ukrainian flag in Finnish city twice in one week
The mayor of Lappeenranta stated that the city remains committed to continuing its visible support for Ukraine, as per Yle.
Finland to extend Russian border closure indefinitely
Finland extends its border closure with Russia indefinitely and adds ports to its travel ban list, in response to Moscow's tactic of weaponizing migration by directing undocumented migrants to its border.
Ukraine, Finland sign security cooperation agreement
Ukraine and Finland signed a security cooperation agreement in Kyiv, with Finland pledging a 188 million euro aid package, including air defense systems and ammunition.
Finland doesn’t rule out sending troops to Ukraine in the future
Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen supports Macron's strategy of keeping Russia uncertain about Western support for Ukraine, by suggesting troop deployment, while ruling out immediate action but keeping long-term options open.
“Free world won’t let Ukraine fail”: Ramstein group pledges more ammo, armor, drones
At the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at the Ramstein-Miesenbach Air Base in Germany, the country’s allies announced military aid packages and promised more missiles for Ukrainian air defense systems. New members joined drone and ammunition coalitions.
Finland pledges €30 million to Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine
The Czech Republic continues to rally allies to collect the necessary funds to purchase 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine as the country faces an ammunition shortage.
Finland enacts Russian car ban amid border crisis and war in Ukraine
On 16 March, Finland banned cars registered in Russia within its territory amid a migrant crisis orchestrated by…