Tag: Ukraine
Finnish flags show solidarity with Ukraine
Saturday marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine.
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The Security Police today submitted its annual situational picture – and presents that Sweden continues to be in a serious security situation. Sweden is approaching a limit for how much it can help Ukraine with military equipment, says Hans Liwång, who is associate professor in defense systems at the Norwegian Defense Academy. And then the…
The introspection of the Russified correspondent
The journalist and the author Malcolm Dixelius latest book is called “The Confessions of the Russified Swedes”. It is about the work of journalism in the Soviet Union and in the independent states that emerged after the fall of the empire. But the book is also a self-examination of the Russian identity that the author…
Stubbs: "If the West had not been able to support Ukraine, it would no longer exist"
The future president of Finland spoke to the press at the Munich Security Conference, which is an annual gathering of world leaders.
Alexander Stubb meets Zelensky
The president of Ukraine said that he hopes that Finland will continue to support his country's EU and NATO aspirations.
Finland's exports to Russia and Central Asia will drop by almost 70% in two years
Finland's exports to its eastern neighbor decreased after Russia's attack on Ukraine almost two years ago.
Strike wave in Finland, Arctic Sparta and looming recession: Finland in the world press
The article examines the reasons behind the strikes, which were caused by the government's interference with workers' rights and changes in labor and social legislation. Known for its strong tradition of labor market cooperation, Finland has seen decentralization in recent years, which has led to sector-specific negotiations. The government is trying to limit wage increases…
Alice Teodorescu Måwe (KD) wants to strengthen EU security and reduce supranationalism
Alice Teodorescu Måwe has worked as a civic opinion leader for the past 15 years. She has also had assignments for the Moderates and became a member of the Christian Democrats only after she was asked by Ebba Busch to run as an EU parliamentarian. The question came after current parliamentarian Sara Skyddedal was ousted…
A Finnish court sentenced a suspect of Russian war crimes to a suspended sentence for border crimes
Voislav Torden is suspected of gross war crimes and other crimes in Ukraine in 2014-2015, when he was believed to be a mercenary for a neo-Nazi group.
Alexander Stubb: Upholding Niinistö's legacy in Finland's foreign policy
This election is especially significant due to Finland’s strategic position, sharing an extensive 830-mile border with Russia, amidst a period of heightened geopolitical tensions and shifting alliances. The role of the Finnish president, far from being merely ceremonial, encompasses significant responsibilities in foreign policy, positioning the newly elected president at the helm of navigating Finland’s…
Stubb defeated Haavisto in Finland's closest ever presidential election
The margin between the two candidates was just 98,663 votes, about 5,000 fewer than in years' runoffs. Esko Aho (Middle) and Tarja Halonen (SDP) in 2000. “I am calm, steady, humble, but at the same time extremely happy and grateful that Finns voted so much and I get to take on the duties of the…
Finland sends the 22nd military aid package to Ukraine
Finland is looking for long-term ways to support Ukraine, says Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP).
Civil duty – that will be your place in the civil defense
When the civil service was activated in January, it meant that Sweden must once again mobilize professional groups of special importance should the worst happen. Firefighters and electricians have proven to be a critical resource in Ukraine in maintaining the vital functions of society. Preparedness is attended by Michael Malm who works with total defense…
The Kremlin is silent on Putin's missing top general
Two rumors have recently grown stronger: that the Ukrainian commander-in-chief is about to be fired and that the Russian commander-in-chief is dead. In Russia, Russian General Valery Gerasimov was last seen in public at the end of December last year. Since a series of Ukrainian attacks on occupied Crimea in early January, it is rumored…
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Years of research may have been destroyed at the Karolinska Institute in Huddinge when the freezers stopped working during the Christmas holiday. The system has alerted before, shows emails that Ekot has seen – but the warnings were then toned down. Sandviken, Sundbyberg, Gävle and Handen are places that have been exposed to bombings in…
Military power play on the world's oceans is putting pressure on Sweden
– When merchant shipping cannot move freely at sea, then I actually think we are threatened, says Ewa Skoog Haslum, Sweden's head of the navy. Now, this time, it is in the Red Sea that Huthir rebels are attacking merchant ships that they link to Israel. But the navy chief believes that one must be…
Finland is witnessing continuous immigration in the midst of global challenges
Ilkka HaahtelaThe Director General of the Finnish Immigration Service emphasized the sustainability of work-related migration to Finland and stated: “Even though the economic recession has affected labor migration to Finland, the numbers are still at a record high level.” This trend highlights Finland's attractive labor market and the critical role of immigration in meeting the…
Sanna Marin joins the working group that guides Ukraine's NATO membership
The former Prime Minister of Finland joins other big names such as former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Wednesday's papers: Strike wave begins, floating votes, continued support for Ukraine
Finnish newspapers report that a wave of strikes has begun, the purpose of which is to pressure the government to change its labor market policy plans.
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Sweden's first task as a NATO member will be to prevent Putin from winning the war in Ukraine. This is what NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says in an interview with Ekot's correspondent in Washington. The construction trade union is now calling for a review of working conditions and regulations around quartz composite, a stone…
Presidential elections and the future of Finnish-Chinese relations: Pekka Haavisto vs. Alexander Stubb
Scenario 1: Pekka Haavisto's presidency During Haavisto's presidency, Finland's attitude towards China could be characterized by careful balancing. Haavisto's comments during the campaign point to a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between Finland, the EU and China. He has emphasized the importance of the relationship between the United States and China and its effects…
Mika Aaltola: An independent trailblazer in Finnish presidential bid
“Throughout my career, I have been working in an institute that operates in conjuction with the Finnish Parliament. My familiarity with parliamentarians, political party heads, decision-makers, and diplomats allows for interactions with major actors and build consensus among different political parties,” Mika Aaltola said. “Having the benefit of not having a political party actually carries…
The Russian military risks a fuel stoppage after an attack on an oil depot
Hear about how the Russian military may be affected by the bombing of several Russian oil facilities by Ukraine, such as the important Russian export port on the Baltic Sea, Ust-Luga near Saint Petersburg. Gas tanks exploded and firefighters covered large cisterns in extinguishing foam. At the same time, there are reports that Russia is…
On the threshold of NATO, the billionaire who was not allowed to buy schools and Tiktok's rabbit hole
Hour 1 Hungary's parliament opens tomorrow – will the last obstacle to Sweden's NATO entry now be cleared away? Grief work with the Swedish self-image as a neutral and moral great power Report from the eastern parts of Ukraine now that the war has entered its second year The EU investigates whether the platform Tik-tok…
Sari Essayah reveals her vision of Finland: the president's leadership, global dynamics and national priorities
Sari Essayah had previously said that she stands out from her rivals as the conservative choice of voters. When asked about bridging the gap between different value systems in order to maintain a conservative position, Essayah emphasized the role of the president as a promoter of tolerance and understanding, stressing the importance of freedom of…
The Finnish government confirms cuts of more than one billion euros to development cooperation
According to Tavio, the government is changing its approach to development cooperation out of necessity. “The function focuses on combining trade and development and creating opportunities for Finnish value creation and know-how also in development policy,” he outlined at the press conference. – Kenya can be considered a good example of how a bilateral development…
Niinistö: Ukraine's drone attack against Russia is not a threat to Finland
The President of the Republic, Sauli Niinistö, said that Finland will hardly get involved in the suspected drone attack on the Russian natural gas terminal in the Gulf of Finland.
Finnish presidential candidate Mika Aaltola
Aaltola rose to a prominent position in the Finnish political field with the views of a TV commentator on the Ukrainian war, Aaltola emphasizes the urgency of a new foreign policy vision as Finland moves towards NATO after Russia's attack on Ukraine. Early life Aaltola spent her high school years in the United States in…
Helsinki gathers for the cause of Palestine and South Africa's charge of genocide against Israel
The march from Rautatientori to the Parliament is expected to attract a diverse audience, including Finnish politicians, artists and activists, who will each lend their voice to the cause. The demonstration highlights the broader narrative of Finland's foreign policy – unwavering support for justice in international conflicts, which reflects its stance on Ukraine. The focus…
Russian spy plot to crash arms train to Ukraine
The network is unusually large and it has been very fast to put it together. The Russian intelligence service has used new methods and targeted a new type of agent: Unga. Russian intelligence has advertised missions via Telegram that people tapped into. – The first assignments they have been given can be seen as a…
Protests in Russia after Putin's heat flop
There are reports from various parts of Russia where people are warming themselves outside by open fires. The heating of the houses and the hot water disappeared in the middle of the severe winter cold. Protest videos from the residents are shared, appealing to President Putin to help them. At the same time as mobile…