Finland's New President: “Fear is the Worst Possible Guiding Principle in Foreign Policy” The presidency of Finland was recently handed over from Sauli Niinistö to Alexander Stubb. With an allusion to the behavior of neighboring Russia, both emphasize the importance of keeping a cool head regarding foreign and security policy.
"The End of the Era of Finnish Non-Alignment" Finnish President Sauli Niinostö draws lines to the Winter War in Finland, comparing the Soviet Union´s invasion to the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine, in his speech for the new year. All the while looking into the future as his country takes a historic turn and joins NATO. An act that will end the era of Finnish military non-alignment.
Putin: "The Maritime Delimitation Treaty with Norway is an Example to Follow" Arkhangelsk (High North News): Finland promises to lift Arctic cooperation to a new level when they take over the Chairmanship of the Arctic Council. The delimitation treaty between Norway and Russia is held up as a model when Finland launches the slogan "Exploring Common Solutions".
