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Finnish President Alexander Stubb, in an interview with Bild, stated that Ukraine is Europe’s best security guarantee against Russia and expressed confidence in Kyiv’s victory in the war.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated at the World Economic Forum that an economic downturn will not make Russia end the war. In his words, the regime will only change course when it feels a personal threat.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb, in an interview with Bild, called on Europe to resume political dialogue with Russia and publicly welcomed CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow, calling it a necessary step to de-escalation.

Finnish President Stubb stated that the Chinese Foreign Minister assured him that Beijing will never allow a Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine. At the same time, Stubb assessed mobilization as the only real escalation tool available to Moscow in the autumn.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated in an interview that he does not believe Russia intends to attack NATO, relying on intelligence data and the alliance's nuclear deterrence system.

Janne Jaakkola, Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, stated that Russia, mired in the war with Ukraine, is intensifying information pressure on the West, while Helsinki does not detect a direct military threat, but the buildup of border infrastructure has continued since 2022.

Patria demonstrated remote control of an AMV armored vehicle from Tokyo over a distance of more than 7,800 km. The demonstration combined Nokia 5G connectivity and real-time situational awareness.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced the transfer of critically important air defense systems to Ukraine ahead of Russia's winter attacks. Helsinki also intends to supply Kyiv with generators and diesel engines to protect energy infrastructure.

Finnish President Stubb confirmed that he sees Ukraine in the EU, but warned that Brussels is a «tough club» and that the path to membership will require patience and painful reforms from Kyiv.

Alexander Stubb stated that Ukrainian strikes on Russia's rear logistics, including marketplace warehouses, raise the cost of war for Moscow and, in his assessment, accelerate readiness for negotiations.

On Independence Day, Ukraine's partners announced the preparation of Gripen fighters, the declassification of British SCALP components for local assembly, and new 'drone deals' with Norway and Finland.

Airlogix and Finland's Innokas have agreed to produce Ukrainian drones in Finland under the Build with Ukraine program. According to President Stubb, 90% of the output will go to Ukraine.

Ukrainian company "General Chereshnya" and Finnish conglomerate Patria signed a memorandum on the production of Ukrainian drones in Finland for Ukraine and Europe. The agreement became part of a package of defense arrangements discussed by Zelenskyy and Stubb in Kyiv.

Ukraine and Finland signed memoranda on the joint production of drones, maritime crewless systems, and ground robots. The parties are finalizing the political work on the Drone Deal agreement.

🇫🇮 Helios Nordic Energy Finland Oy plans to build a giant data center with a capacity of up to 500 MW in Lapinlahti (Finland). 🏗️ The project on 80 hectares includes a solar power plant and requires new zoning. 💰 The mayor promises hundreds of jobs. 📅 Council decision expected in August 2026. #Helios #DataCenter #Finland #VINCI

🇷🇺 Yandex hides a rocket battery near Finland on maps. Instead of equipment — forest. Is Russia afraid of drones? 🇫🇮 Finland prepares swamps against tanks. #Yandex #Russia #Finland #Drones #War2026

🇫🇮 Finland proposes extending the French 'nuclear umbrella' to all of Europe! Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen declared Helsinki's readiness to discuss using the French nuclear arsenal for deterrence. This is a step towards creating an autonomous EU security system. 🔹 Goal: Stabilizing the situation in the north-west of the continent. 🔹 Context: Growing interest in defense mechanisms within the bloc. 🔹 Reaction: Discussions in Brussels and Paris about France's role. #Finland #France #NuclearUmbrella #Security #Politics

🇷🇺 Russia has warned of "necessary measures" in response to the growing presence of NATO in Finland. A diplomat in Helsinki called the alliance's actions a threat to security. The situation is escalating against the backdrop of exercises since June 2026. 🚨