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Europe
Macron Says France and Allies ‘United’ on Ukraine
Macron held the new meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday afternoon in a bid to coordinate a European response to what he has called an “existential threat” from Russia after a shock US policy shift.
Feb. 19, 2025
Ukraine
Finnish Speaker of Parliament Says Russia’s True Reason for Attacking Ukraine vs. Baltics Is NATO
Russia attacked Ukraine instead of the Baltic countries because the Baltics are NATO members, Finnish Speaker of Parliament Jussi Halla-aho says
Feb. 14, 2025
Ukraine
‘We Are Concerned’ – Finnish Speaker of Parliament on Putin-Trump Peace Talks
In an exclusive interview, Finnish Speak of Parliament Jussi Halla-aho warned that talks with Russia must not be made from a position of weakness.
Feb. 13, 2025
NATO
Finland’s 280,000-Strong Reserve Ready to Quickly Mobilize if Russia Attacks
Finland’s Parliamentary Speaker Jussi Halla-aho said that Finland has a reserve force of 280,000 troops ready to mobilize swiftly in case of potential Russian aggression.
Feb. 12, 2025
Russia
Finland’s Parliamentary Speaker on Failed Russian Propaganda and Strains on Helsinki - Moscow Relations
Kremlin propaganda has not succeeded in Finland, said Jussi Halla-aho. Relations with Russia remain strained, and border closures are expected to continue.
Feb. 12, 2025
NATO
Finnish ‘Jump Buddy’ and Ukrainian Know-How Produces Lethal Extended Range Drone
Finland’s Insta combined with Ukrainian specialists to develop a new version of its Steel Eagle explosive fragmenting ball charge system, creating an extended range attack drone.
Jan. 31, 2025
Russia
Latvia Sends Warships in Response to More Suspected Sabotage in Baltic Sea
Amid a flurry of suspicious incidents, in which undersea cables have been severed in the Baltic Sea, governments and experts are pointing fingers at Russia.
Jan. 26, 2025
Russia
Accidents, Not Russians, to Blame for Undersea Cable Damages, Western Intelligence Says
Unnamed officials said inexperienced crews on aging vessels are to blame for undersea cable damages in Europe, though others said it is difficult to prove or disprove Moscow’s involvement.
Jan. 20, 2025
NATO
Nord Stream Mystery: Finland, NATO, and the Hybrid War with Russia
Chuck Pfarrer, former squadron leader of SEAL Team 6, on Russia’s Baltic plot
Jan. 15, 2025
Russia
Finland Bars Tanker Suspected of Cutting Cables From Sailing
The Eagle S ship, sailing under the Cook Islands flag, had already been seized by Finnish authorities on Dec. 28 as part of its criminal investigation into suspected sabotage.
Jan. 8, 2025
Sweden
Finland Detains 2 Georgian Nationals Over Undersea Cable Damage
The arrested men worked as the captain and a crew member on board the ship that reportedly dragged its anchor to damage an undersea cable in the Gulf of Finland, between Finland and Estonia.
Jan. 7, 2025
Russia
Sweden Sends Ship to Aid Probe Over Cut Sea Cable
A ship suspected of being part of Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” may have sabotaged a sea cable.
Jan. 4, 2025
Russia
Finnish Authorities To Search Tanker Over Suspected Baltic Cable Cut
The Cook Islands-flagged Eagle S is suspected of having damaged the EstLink2 power cable linking Finland and Estonia on Dec. 25.
Jan. 2, 2025
Russia
Russian Tanker Suspected Involvement in Cable Damage in Gulf of Finland
The Eagle S tanker, linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, is suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 electric cable and four communication cables in the Gulf of Finland on Dec. 25.
Dec. 30, 2024
Russia
Russia-Linked Tanker Seized by Finland ‘Was Loaded With Spying Equipment’ – Lloyd’s List
Listening equipment was found on a tanker seized by Finland for cutting undersea cables, according to a leading shipping publication’s sources within the industry.
Dec. 28, 2024
NATO
Germany Says Latest Undersea Cable Cut a ‘Wake-Up Call’
A ship seized by Finland for cutting undersea cables is now suspected of being a spy ship. NATO secretary general says it will bolster its military presence in the Baltic Sea in response.
Dec. 28, 2024