Tag: Antti Kaikkonen
President Niinistö: Sweden’s security is not vulnerable if Finland joins NATO first
Although both Nordic countries have held negotiations with NATO, Turkey and Hungary have not yet ratified their offers. The biggest obstacle has been Turkey, which has expressed its opposition to Finland’s and Sweden’s view of the PKK, which it considers a terrorist organization. However, his visit to Ankara last Friday the president Erdoğan said that […]
Marin denies his promises regarding Finland’s Hornet jets
“I have not made or proposed any decisions. I have said that Finland can discuss how we could participate even more strongly in supporting Ukraine. The Air Force’s 62 Hornet fighters that will retire in 2025. On Monday, Marin faced several questions from the media about her statement in Kyiv last week. “I believe we […]
Finnish leaders unanimously deny the Prime Minister’s proposal to send Hornets to Ukraine
Several countries are weighing their own capabilities to provide such military support. I think this could also be discussed in Finland. We know we’ve made a decision on new fighters. We know the schedule for when we will get new jets to Finland, and I believe that we can also talk about the Hornets, whether […]
Finland’s Riksdag approves accession to NATO
HELSINKI, March 1 (Xinhua) — The Finnish parliament on Wednesday approved legislation allowing the country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 184 Members of Parliament voted for, with seven against and one abstention. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto will sign the legislation “as soon as possible,” he said. In May 2022, Finland’s Riksdag approved […]
EU nation’s MEPs green light joining NATO
Meanwhile, two members of the bloc have not yet ratified Helsinki’s bid Finland’s Riksdag voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to join NATO. The vote was held before Hungary and Turkey had the chance to ratify the Nordic nation’s accession to the US-led military bloc. The bill was supported by 184 MPs in the 200-seat parliament, while […]
The Minister of Defense returns from parental leave
Antti Kaikkonen returns to work after two months of parental leave.
Survey of MPs on Twitter 2022: Basic Finns rule – Marin carries SDP alone
Like MPs, there are big differences between parties in the activity and effectiveness of Twitter use. Of all the parties, the Finns party was far ahead of the others on Twitter. MPs are fairly active Twitter users, and 188 out of 200 MPs have a Twitter account. But there are big differences in the ability […]
No big deal for the Finns as the defense chief takes paternity leave
Helsinki – In the midst of the biggest regional security crisis in decades, while Finland waits to join NATO, the defense minister has chosen to claim almost two months of parental leave from her job. And the Finns don’t bat an eyelid. Ditto their Nordic neighbors, who are used to family-oriented social policies and work-life […]
Finland’s transport strategy, astrophotography in winter and a child of the Stone Age: Finland in the world press
Over time, the speed limit in many Finnish cities dropped from 50 km/h to 30 km/h, and at the same time motorists felt more cramped. “We purposely have narrow lanes so the driver doesn’t feel comfortable” Reetta Putkonensays the director of Helsinki’s traffic planning division. But fines for speeding can also be expensive, depending on […]
Trkiye says the NATO applicant has not met its requirements
Helsinki has not yet promised to lift an arms embargo against Ankara, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu called on Finland on Monday to publicly declare an end to its ban on arms transfers to his country. Otherwise, Ankara will not support Helsinki’s NATO membership bid. Speaking to reporters ahead […]
Ankara repeats demands for NATO aspirants
Sweden and Finland must take “concrete steps” to fulfill anti-terrorism promises to Turkey, defense minister says Trkiye insists that Nato aspirants Sweden and Finland must keep their promises to crack down on suspected terrorists, primarily supporters of Kurdish militias, before they can consider their bids for membership, the Turkish defense minister has said. “There are […]
Finland sends the 10th military aid package to Ukraine
“Ukraine still needs support to defend itself,” said Defense Minister Antti Kaikkonen (Cen).
Henriksson: The center submitted a long-debated bill to reform the Sámi assemblies
“Today it has already been tabled for the second time in the Centre’s board meeting,” he lamented on Twitter. The Ministry of Justice said that the bill was submitted at the initiative of the Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Center). Although ministers may request that the matter be tabled at the next meeting in order […]
Minister of Defense: Finland is prepared for hybrid impact companies
Europe should prepare for more hybrid attacks, but Finland currently does not have a major hybrid threat, said Defense Minister Antti Kaikkonen (Cen).
Erdogan will only support a Nordic country’s NATO bid
Finland and Sweden can join the bloc separately, the Turkish leader said, but Ankara is only ready to support Finland’s request Turkey is now ready to give the green light to Finland’s entry into NATO but is not prepared to do the same for Sweden, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday, hinting that […]
Erdogan will only support a Nordic country’s NATO bid
Finland and Sweden can join the bloc separately, the Turkish leader said, but Ankara is only ready to support Finland’s request Turkey is now ready to give the green light to Finland’s entry into NATO but is not prepared to do the same for Sweden, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday, hinting that […]
Erdogan weighs in on the Nordic countries’ NATO bid
Finland and Sweden can get the bloc separately, the Turkish leader said, but Ankara is only ready to support Finland’s request Turkey is now ready to give the green light to Finland’s entry into NATO but is not prepared to do the same for Sweden, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday, hinting that […]
Erdogan weighs in on the Nordic countries’ NATO bid
Finland and Sweden can join the bloc separately, the Turkish leader said, as Ankara is now ready to support only Finland’s request Turkey is now ready to give the green light to Finland’s entry into NATO but is not prepared to do the same for Sweden, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday, hinting […]
Marin: The leaders of the Finnish parliamentary parties will soon meet on the side of the border fence
The Border Guard Service stated in September that, in its opinion, 130–260 kilometers of the more than 1,300 km border should be fenced off, primarily in the vicinity of the border crossing points. The estimated price tag of the project would be “a few hundred million euros” and it will take three to four years […]
Marin: The explosions in the Nord Stream pipeline were no accident
“The explosions in the Nord Stream pipeline were intentional in light of all available information. Deliberately damaging and sabotaging the pipeline could be connected to a broader effort to undermine the stability of the Baltic Sea region and incite fear in Europe,” he analyzed. press conference in Helsinki. However, he refrained from speculating on who […]
Dancing in the Dark: A high school musical starring Sanna Marin as the “Prom Minister”
Autio is the same photographer who ran into the prime minister “by accident” at a music festival in mid-July and took a photo of her in shorts and a leather jacket, which circulated in the social and mainstream media. In the leaked videos Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin is dancing and singing for the camera with exaggerated […]
Minister of Defence, the highest general speech on Finland’s security policy
Major decisions have been made in Finland’s security policy over the past six months, when the country has been planning to join NATO. Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) estimates that Finland’s long-established NATO compatibility will help the country adapt to NATO membership. "You could say that we are fully compatible with NATO. We meet […]
Finnish ministers visit a US Navy ship
Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Centre) and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto (Green) visited USS Kearsarge on Sunday in Helsinki’s Hernesaari port, before the ship’s departure on Monday for the joint exercises of the Finnish Defense Forces (FDF). The amphibious assault ship arrived in Finland on Friday and is closed to the public, […]
Defense Minister: Johnson’s resignation does not affect the security agreement between Finland and Britain
The British Prime Minister resigned on Thursday Boris Johnson does not affect the security guarantees that Finland receives from Britain, Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) told Yle. "The mutual commitments between Finland and Great Britain are not personal, but between states, and in this regard, the personnel changes that take place from time to […]
Defense Minister Kaikkonen celebrates the birth of a baby boy
Minister of Defense of Finland Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) announced the birth of her baby boy through an Instagram release on Friday. The child is the second member of the downtown MP with his wife Jannika Rantaafter the birth of the eldest in July 2020. "The miracle of life," Kaikkonen wrote in an Instagram post. "Alvar […]
US soldiers are training with Finnish troops in Helsinki
This week, the Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) will host US troops for training around Helsinki. The Jaeger Regiment of the Finnish Guard on the island of Santahamina began training on Tuesday with a light infantry company from the 4th Infantry Division of the United States Army in Fort Carson, Colorado. Exercises will be held both […]
HS: Most Finns would not make significant concessions to Turkey to join NATO
According to the newspaper, the increase coincided with a decrease in the share of uncertain respondents. Only 11% of respondents expressed opposition to membership and 10% were unsure. Helsingin Sanomat also surveyed the public’s views on the possibility of amending legislation or compromising certain key principles in response to Turkey’s membership conditions. As many as […]
Niinistö will lead the Finnish delegation to the NATO summit
President Sauli Niinistö leads Finnish delegation to NATO summit in Madrid, Spain 28-30 June, accompanied by the Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (green) and Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen). Head of Board in Niinistö’s office, Hiski HaukkalaFinland’s Ambassador to NATO Klaus Korhonenand Petri HakkarainenThe delegation will also be accompanied by an adviser to the President […]
Stoltenberg: Settlement of a dispute between Turkey, Finland and Sweden "soon"
Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg At a press conference on Thursday, NATO reiterated NATO’s continued negotiations with Turkey on the accession of Finland and Sweden to the alliance. The press conference followed a meeting of NATO Defense Ministers on Wednesday, which was also attended by the Finnish Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Center). Mr […]
Turkey “expects written response” from Finland and Sweden to NATO concerns
Turkey said on Wednesday that it was awaiting a written response from Finland and Sweden to concerns about the accession of the two Nordic countries to NATO. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu stated that Turkey had sent its questions to Finland and Sweden in writing and was awaiting a written answer. Ankara accuses Sweden and […]
The Finnish Minister of Defense headed to the NATO dinner meeting
Minister of Defense of Finland Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) will attend a dinner meeting of NATO defense ministers on Wednesday night in Brussels, the defense ministry said Tuesday. The planned topics of discussion are Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the effects of the conflict on the security situation in Europe. In addition to the ministers of […]
Ukraine crisis: Finland sends more military equipment in the middle of NATO’s ambitions
Helsinki [Finland]June 12 (ANI): Ambitions to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Finland announced on Friday that it will send more military equipment to Ukraine as the military bloc considered the country’s application to join the alliance. “Finland will not forget Ukraine and the Ukrainians. We will continue to help: We will send a […]
Finland will send more military equipment to NATO targets
Minister of Defense of Finland Antti Kaikkonen said, adding that the decision on what equipment to send was based on the needs of Ukraine and its military, The Hill reports. Support for Ukraine comes after Sweden and Finland apply for NATO membership, which Russia has strongly opposed. Their applications came after Russia threatened countries not […]
The top U.S. general will visit Helsinki before military operations
Chairman of the U.S. Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milleywill visit Finland on Friday as part of the European tour. Milley is scheduled to arrive from London, where she met with representatives "Five Eyes" intelligence union, which includes the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. He also attended the party Queen […]
Thursday’s newspapers: Review of the Arms Act, Marin attends Bilderberg, pressure on consumers
Tampereen Aamulehti writes that with the Russian occupation, more and more participants in voluntary defense training began to enter Finland. The courses organized by the National Defense Training Association (MPK) became so popular that the queues already exist. Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) told the newspaper that the upcoming change in the law will […]
Four NATO warships are docked in Helsinki
Four warships from the United States, Germany and France docked on Helsinki’s Hernesaari pier on Saturday night. US and German vessels have participated in exercises in the Baltic Sea. According to the Navy, interest in Finland has increased. The visits are a sign of support for Finland after it applied for NATO membership on May […]
The new law will give more weapons into the hands of volunteers
The amendment to the Weapons Act aims to give volunteers access to weapons and ammunition used by the Defense Forces and the Border Guard. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, interest in national defense has increased and many people have participated in voluntary exercises. Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Center) said the law change will […]
Parliament is overwhelmingly voting in favor of applying to NATO
Members of the Left Alliance cast six of the eight no votes. – Parliament has given its strong support to the government in Finland’s aspirations for NATO membership, the Prime Minister tweeted. Sanna Marin (SDP). “A stable and long-term consensual approach to foreign and security policy continues today.” “The result really could not have been […]
Finnish MPs will discuss NATO membership in a marathon session
Finnish MPs will discuss the country’s possible NATO membership late Monday night. By around 4:20 p.m. In view of the situation, the session – which is of unlimited duration – will continue until 2 pm on Tuesday and will resume after 8 am A formal vote on NATO’s plans is expected to take place on […]
A new era opens: President Niinistö
After the meeting of the President and the Committee of Ministers, the President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister Sanna Marin held a joint press conference at the Presidential Palace. “A lot has happened. This is a historic day. A new era is opening up. I want to pay special attention to […]
Niinistö: Applying for Finland to NATO is not against anyone
“As a member of NATO, Finland will not grow any bigger.” Although Niinistö described the current situation as a “historic turning point,” he estimates that membership will not change everything. “Finland’s security will continue to be the highest priority of our foreign and security policy.” “Russia is and still is Finland’s neighbor. We need to […]
STT: British Prime Minister Johnson will visit Finland and Sweden on Wednesday
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson According to the news agency STT, he is expected to visit Finland on Wednesday, although no official confirmation has yet been given. BTI added, citing sources, that Johnson plans to visit Sweden on the same trip. The unexpected visits are likely to be related to the […]
BTI: Germany, France and the United States promised military support to Finland during the NATO process
The United States, Germany and France have joined alongside the United Kingdom to promise military support to Finland as a possible NATO membership period, if the need arises, says the news agency STT. However, the promises are not legally binding agreements, as such guarantees would require a legislative process in each country that is likely […]
Finland will send more defense equipment assistance to Ukraine
Finland will send additional material assistance to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense announced in a press release on Thursday. Ukraine has repeatedly asked for more help from both the European Union and NATO members since the Russian invasion on 24 February. The exact information on the content, delivery method and schedule of Finland’s material assistance […]
British Secretary of Defense: "Incomprehensibly" Britain would not defend Finland, Sweden, if it were attacked
British Secretary of Defense Ben Wallace said it would be "incomprehensibly" that Britain will not defend Finland and Sweden if either country is attacked, whether they have joined NATO or not. Wallace commented at a joint press conference with the Finnish Minister of Defense. Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) in Helsinki on Wednesday. British Defense Minister Ben […]
May Day speeches: Ukraine, NATO and labor disputes
Chairman and Prime Minister of the Social Democratic Party Sanna Marin spoke in Turku at a joint International Labor Day demonstration by his party and his younger government partner, the Left Alliance. In connection with the imminent public sector strike next week, Marin commented on the labor market, saying the collective bargaining system is turbulent […]
The Finnish government begins a historic parliamentary debate on NATO
According to Finland and Sweden, joining the Defense Alliance would promote the long-term stability of the Baltic Sea and increase the deterrent effect of Finland’s defense by consolidating it into NATO’s common defense. According to the report, the Finnish-Swedish Defense League would not be comparable to or replace NATO membership. “The report forms the basis […]
Government report: The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO would increase security in the Baltic Sea region
The government has provided a detailed report to Parliament "fundamental changes" in the foreign and security policy environment following the Russian invasion of Ukraine as part of a process expected to lead to a decision to join NATO or not. The publication of the report has been widely regarded as the beginning of an official […]
Minister of Defense: No Finnish-Swedish Defense League is planned
Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) said on Sunday that Finland and Sweden do not plan to form their own defense alliance. Kaikkonen’s comments followed the Swedish article Svenska Dagbladet with the Swedish Minister of Defense Peter Hultqvist underestimated a Hufvudstadsbladet a story that quotes an MP Erkki Tuomioja (SDP) said that Hultqvist had proposed […]
The Russian plane is suspected of violating Finnish airspace
A Russian state naval plane is suspected of violating Finnish airspace in the Gulf of Finland off Porvoo on Friday morning. According to the Department of Defense, the suspected airspace violation of IL-96-300 lasted three minutes. The Ministry’s communications office told Yle that this was the first violation in Finland this year. The last previous […]
Major parties are in favor of a new weapons package for Ukraine
Finland should provide more aid to Ukraine in the form of weapons, if possible, according to MPs from the country’s three most popular political parties. Minister of Defense Yle in an interview on Wednesday night Antti Kaikkonen (Cen), said that Finland has not prepared a third arms aid package for Ukraine, but it has not […]
Thursday Magazines: Lessons, Relief Centers, Winter Vacation
The Finnish government decided on Tuesday to increase Finnish military spending by 2.2 billion euros, and on Wednesday the head of the defense forces Timo Kivinen and the Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) held a press conference where they told them exactly what they were going to do with the new funding. Looking at […]
Kaikkonen: Finland will immediately start investing in defense equipment and personnel
“Defense procurement complements long-term shortcomings and deficiencies and responds to the changing demands of Ukraine’s war environment,” Kivinen stated at a press conference in Helsinki on Wednesday. “We will be hiring civilian personnel on fixed-term assignments immediately this year,” he added. – The number of refresher courses is growing significantly […] and other sports activities […]
Finland is directing resources to defense after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Finland will significantly increase its defense spending to reinforce the intimidation following the budget agreement, which gave the country’s defense ministry most of what it asked for a Russian attack on Ukraine. The government decided on Tuesday to increase Finland’s military spending by 2.2 billion euros, and on Wednesday the head of the defense forces […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Presidential approval, 2024 opportunities and climate issues in the budget
Helsingin Sanomat carries inquiry has provided individual questionnaires to leading Finnish politicians since the beginning of the crisis in Ukraine. It is no surprise to see that president Sauli Niinistö Acceptance ratings are high after his extensive international diplomacy on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a parallel discussion about Finland’s possible application to join NATO. […]
Niinistö received top scores in a survey on Ukraine’s crisis
President Sauli Niinistö has overtaken other Finnish political leaders when dealing with the crisis in Ukraine, according to a study conducted by the newsgroup Uutissuomalainen. The respondents gave Niinistö a grade of 8.9 on the Finnish school rating scale (4-10). Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) had a second-best score of 7.8. prime minister Sanna […]
Niinistö is proposing closer defense relations with the United States and Sweden as an alternative to NATO
Deepening defense cooperation with the United States and Sweden could be an alternative to joining NATO, President Sauli Niinistö suggested in an interview with the Financial Times, which was published on Sunday. Niinistö discussed security policy and the possible advantages and disadvantages of joining the military alliance. According to Niinistö, Finland has two options to […]
Minister of Defense: NATO notes change in Finland’s membership debate
Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) and the Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg discussed Finland’s possible NATO membership at a meeting of the Union’s defense ministers in Brussels on Wednesday afternoon. Swedish Minister of Defense Kaikkonen at a separate meeting Peter Hultqvistand Secretary General Stoltenberg assured the two nations that NATO’s open door policy […]
Paralympic historians welcome back to Finland
The Finnish Paralympic team returned to Finland on Tuesday after making history at the Beijing Winter Paralympics. Finland won its first medal in history in skiing Santeri Kiiveri won gold in the grand slalom. The helmet also grabbed silver while standing in a super combination. When he arrived at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Tuesday, he was […]
Yle’s survey: Support for NATO membership rose to record highs
According to Yle’s opinion poll, the country’s support for joining NATO’s military alliance has increased, with 62 per cent of respondents saying they support such a move. The result is nine percentage points more than in the last Yle survey of the same question. The survey, published at the end of February, was the first […]
Niinistö and Putin will talk over the phone on Friday
“President Emmanuel Macron and [German] Chancellor [Olaf] Scholz have done so. I have heard from both that there is a practical obligation to contact Putin if the lines of communication are in order, ”he said. press conference At the presidential palace, refusing to cast the message he intends to deliver to Putin. “I wasn’t going […]
Niinistö will call Putin on Friday
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö stated on Thursday that Parliament must consider the risks and benefits of different security arrangements before deciding whether or not to apply for NATO membership. Niinistö said at a press conference after a meeting with the group’s party leaders and MPs that all options involve risks and must be weighed against […]
Thursday’s papers: NATO timing, energy imports, pollen season
Tampereen Morning paper is one of the working visits of the Finnish Minister of Defense to the United States Antti Kaikkonen (Cen). Kaikkonen described his conversation with his American colleague. Lloyd Austinlike "good and constructive". After his meetings, Kaikkonen told the press that continuing NATO’s open door policy is important for Finland, but due to […]
Magdalena Andersson in Finland
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin are currently holding a press conference in Helsinki. The background is Magdalena Andersson’s and Minister of Defense Peter Hultqvist’s talks today with the Finnish government on the war in Ukraine, the development of security policy, and co – operation between Sweden and Finland. The […]
Finland buys Israeli air defense weapons
Finland is working to strengthen its air defense capabilities and is currently choosing between two Israeli ground-based missile systems. Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Advanced Systems are two ongoing manufacturers. The government has not disclosed the price tag for the deal. The Minister of Defense will perform on Yle’s Ykkösaamu program on Saturday Antti Kaikkonen […]
The Swedish Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, will visit Finland on Saturday
The Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson and the Minister of Defense Peter Hultqvist will visit Finland on Saturday, March 5, says the Office of the President of the Republic on Friday night. Andersson and Hultqvist meet with the President of Finland Sauli NiinistöPrime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) and the Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen […]
The Finnish and Swedish defense ministers talk about security, mutual co-operation
On Wednesday, Finland participated in a joint military exercise organized by its Nordic neighbor Sweden in the western part of the island of Gotland, the Defense Forces said. At the same time, the Finnish Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Center) met his Swedish counterpart Peter Hultqvist In Visby, Gotland, to discuss the current security situation […]
Marin: Finland will send weapons to Ukraine, MPs will discuss NATO on Tuesday
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) announced on Monday night that Finland will send weapons to Ukraine. An unprecedented decision was made by the president Sauli Niinistö on the basis of a proposal from the government. Finland will supply 2,500 assault rifles, 150,000 rounds of rifles, 1,500 anti-tank weapons and 70,000 combat kits to Ukraine. The […]
NCP demands Finland to send weapons to Ukraine
The opposition party NCP has demanded that Finland send weapons to Ukraine as the people fight the Russian invasion. Tweet Monday morning, NCP leader Petteri Orpo wrote that the party hopes the Finnish government will meet soon and reconsider the decision made on Sunday to send only material aid to Ukraine, but not weapons. "The […]
Finland is sending helmets to Ukraine, but is also joining the EU’s proposal to finance weapons
Finland promised material assistance to Ukraine on Sunday, but also joined the EU’s efforts to establish it. Finland announced that it would send 2,000 bulletproof vests, 2,000 composite helmets, 100 pairs and equipment to two first aid stations to Ukraine. "Hopefully we’ll get help out tomorrow [Monday]," Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) said. The […]
Finland condemns Russia’s attack, EU announces new sanctions
“We have deep feelings for the people of Ukraine – in Kiev, Kharkov, Mariupol, Odessa and elsewhere, innocent people have to endure the horrors of war,” Niinistö said. He estimates that the situation will continue for some time to come and take on an increasingly darker tone. “This is also reflected in Finland’s foreign and […]
Finnish leaders condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine
Finland’s political leaders have condemned Russia’s one-night war in Ukraine by Ukraine’s foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba described a "full attack". Many media outlets, including Reuters and BBChave reported that Russian troops fired missiles at several Ukrainian cities, including the capital, Kiev, and Russian troops have landed on the country’s south coast. President Sauli Niinistö tweeted […]
Minister of Defense: Finland is not under military threat, but regional tensions may rise
In an interview with Yle TV1 on Wednesday morning, the Minister of Defense asked why the Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) raised the level of internal security on Tuesday Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) said that "The times are such that the armed forces take their own measures," but denied that Finland was facing a military threat. Chairman […]
Finland signs the F-35 fighter jet
The Department of Defense announced on Friday that it had signed a formal purchase agreement for dozens of F-35 fighter jets. Finland will replace the aging Hornet fighter jet with 64 Lockheed Martin aircraft and a weapon system for approximately EUR 8.4 billion. The board approved the acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II […]
