Today's Palm Sunday attack by Russian forces on civilian targets in Sumy crosses any line of decency. There are scores of civilian dead and wounded. As a former military leader, I understand targeting and this is wrong. It is why President Trump is working hard to end this war.

Finland's eastern border to remain closed until further notice dlvr.it/TKBTnV

🇫🇮 national defence is rooted in our history, geopolitics and preparedness mindset. Well captured here by Johnny Harris!

The Ministry of Defence proposes raising the upper age limit for the reserve to 65 years.The cornerstone of our national defence is universal conscription and a strong will to defend the country. By 2031,the size of 🇫🇮 reserve will increase to one million. defmin.fi/en/topical/pre…

Chancellor Merz: For far too long, we in Germany didn’t want to hear our Baltic neighbours’ warnings about Russia’s imperialist policies. We have recognised this mistake – and there is no going back from this realisation.

Norway will participate in NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland🪖🇫🇮 Forward Land Forces Finland is an important part of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture on the Northern Flank and a strong expression of allied unity and solidarity. FLF Finland will be located in the

Our budget will help build a Union that protects. We are proposing €131 billion for Defence and Space, under the Competitiveness Fund. 5 times of what we have today. This will strengthen our industrial base and our capabilities.

Had a good and productive phone call with @Potus. We discussed Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. President Trump’s deadline for a ceasefire is approaching. Finland supports all efforts towards an immediate ceasefire. Longterm negotiations must lead to a lasting and just

I have had calls with President Donald J. Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський today. The work to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine has continued between the Ukrainian and European leaders and the national security advisors of Ukraine, Europe and the United States. The NSA meeting convened by JD Vance

President Trump and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have formed an unexpected bond, exchanging texts and calls at odd hours wsj.com/world/finland-… Vera Bergengruen interviews one of Europe's emerging Trump whisperers.

President of the Republic of Finland @AlexStubb will participate in a meeting on peace in Ukraine on Monday 18 August 2025 in Washington D.C., United States presidentti.fi/en/president-s…

Finland is keeping watch at Europe’s Eastern flank. We will help you better protect your 1,300 km long border with Russia. We have proposed to triple funding for border security in the next EU budget. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Puolustusministeri Antti Häkkänen on tehnyt päätöksen Naton maavoimien johtoportaan toiminnan käynnistämisestä Mikkelissä. Rauhan aikana johtoporras suunnittelee, valmistelee ja johtaa muun muassa liittokunnan yhteistä harjoitustoimintaa. Tiedote ⬇️ defmin.fi/ajankohtaista/…

The incursion of Russian drones in Polish airspace underlines the gravity of the security situation and it is unacceptable. It is a direct consequence of Russia’s illegal war of aggression in Ukraine and its increased strikes by unmanned systems in the last months. Russia carries

We stand by our NATO Allies in the face of these airspace violations and will defend every inch of NATO territory.

At the invitation of Minister Mari Rantanen, I visited Finland’s eastern border with Russia today. Thank you to the Finnish authorities for your efforts to protect over 1,300 km of our common EU external border. The Commission is supporting Finland with operational and financial

"He's a brave man, and he's putting up one hell of a fight." - President Donald J. Trump with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

Suomi on tänään päättänyt, että Puolustusvoimat osallistuu Tanskan ilmatilan turvaamiseen tämän viikon kansainvälisten kokousten aikana. Se on meidän konkreettinen vastauksemme Tanskan tekemään pyyntöön. Suomen tuki koostuu droonien tunnistamiseen ja vastatoimiin kykenevästä

Finland stands fully behind Denmark in its efforts to secure the airspace and countering hybrid activities of the kind we have seen in the last days and weeks. To make this support concrete, Finland has today decided to deploy a Counter-UAS contingent to Denmark. The Finnish

President Trump welcomed Finnish President Alexander Stubb to the White House, securing a deal to utilize Finland's expertise in building Arctic Security Cutters to meet critical national security demands in the Arctic. "It's going to be a great partnership." 🇺🇸🇫🇮