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Ukraine
Ukraine-Russia Talks Near ‘Moment of Truth’ That May Pressure Kyiv to Cede Territory, Stubb Warns
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb warned that upcoming peace talks between Ukraine and Russia may reach a “moment of truth” that could pressure Kyiv into unfavorable territorial concessions.
March 18, 2026
Nuclear weapons
Finland Wants to Lift Nuclear Weapons Ban
In Finland current legislation bans the import, manufacture, possession and detonation of nuclear weapons - even in the case of war.
March 11, 2026
Europe
Finland to Lift Ban on Nukes as Europe Talks Collective Deterrence
Helsinki said it plans to lift its ban on deploying nuclear weapons on Finnish soil as France pushes talks on stationing nuclear arms across Europe amid fading US involvement.
March 6, 2026
Russia
Russia Revamps Soviet-Era Garrisons Just 160 km From Finnish Border
Russia is refurbishing Soviet-era garrisons near Finland as it builds up forces in Karelia, signaling long-term plans to strengthen its military posture along NATO’s eastern border.
Feb. 3, 2026
Europe
OPINION: The Illusion of Value-Based Realism
Power respects power. It does not respect pragmatic memos or diplomatic tea parties that lack the spine to enforce a red line.
Jan. 25, 2026
Russia
Finland Releases Russia-Linked Vessel Held in Cable Sabotage Case
The Baltic Sea region is on high alert after a string of power cable, telecom link and gas pipeline outages since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Jan. 12, 2026
Russia
Police Say Vessel From Russia Dragged Anchor Before Subsea Cable Damaged
Finnish authorities have launched an investigation into “aggravated criminal damage, attempted aggravated criminal damage, and aggravated interference with telecommunications”.
Jan. 5, 2026
Russia
Finland Questioning 4 Suspected of Undersea Cable Sabotage
The crew of the Fitburg were transporting EU-sanctioned Russian steel from St Petersburg, Russia, to Haifa, Israel, when they were detained, Finland said.
Jan. 2, 2026
Russia
Finnish Police Detain Russia-Linked Vessel Over Suspected Undersea Cable Sabotage
NATO has warned that undersea cables form a critical part of global infrastructure and are exposed to sabotage or hybrid tactics that could disrupt both civilian life and military communications.
Jan. 1, 2026
NATO
Finland’s Grandad’s Army: Helsinki Boosts Draft Age to 65 to Build a Million-Soldier Military
The need to increase the maximum age for reservists was first discussed in Finland following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which led the country to join NATO the following year.
Dec. 23, 2025
NATO
Finnish President Says Country Joined NATO ‘At Last Minute’ As Public Faith in US Wanes
Stubb said that with Trump’s shifting stance on Europe and doubts over Washington’s commitment to NATO, staying in the “grey zone” outside the alliance was not an option.
Dec. 10, 2025
Security
Finland Says Not Ready to Offer Security Guarantees to Ukraine
The debate highlights Europe’s internal disparity in defining future security commitments for Kyiv, and how far individual states are willing to go as peace talks unravel.
Dec. 4, 2025
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Finland Joins UK and Norway-Led Coalition to Support Development of Ukraine’s Navy
Finland is also a member of artillery, armor, mine clearance and information technology “capability coalitions” of Ukraine’s allies.
Nov. 26, 2025
Putin
Former Finnish President’s Memoirs Offer Insights Into Putin’s Mindset
The book “All Roads to Security” deals with Niinistö’s 12-year tenure. His time as Finland’s president coincided with a turbulent geopolitical period, climaxing with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Oct. 23, 2025
Georgia
Finnish Foreign Minister Fined $1,800 After Visiting Georgia Protests
$1,800 penalties have been imposed on attendees of the daily pro-democracy demonstrations on Rustaveli Avenue since early this year as part of Georgian Dream’s efforts to stamp out dissent.
Oct. 16, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Confers With Leaders of Germany, UK, Finland, Advances Ukraine-Netherlands Cooperation on Drone Co-Production
Ukraine’s leader is busy rallying greater support as Russia intensifies its bombardment of Ukraine.
Oct. 11, 2025