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Russia, West in ‘Deep Confrontation’ Over Ukraine, Kremlin Says After NATO Summit
Moscow responds to alliance’s latest assertion that Ukraine’s path to membership is irreversible.
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Helsinki and Tallinn: Pearls of the Baltic
Finland and Estonia—are not only neighbors, but soul sisters.
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Russia–NATO Relations at ‘Point of Direct Confrontation,’ Kremlin Warns
Moscow’s warning coincides with 75th anniversary of transatlantic alliance’s foundation.
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Sweden Clears Final Hurdle to Join NATO
Hungary ended its holdout after signing a defense deal with the Scandinavian nation, which will become the alliance’s 32nd member.
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Finnish Study: Mental Health Issues Remain After Transgender Medical Procedures
Study advises ‘cautious assessment’ of gender reassignment procedures, saying other treatment needs may be more urgent.
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Germany to Send Troops to NATO Ally Lithuania in 1st Foreign Deployment Since World War II
The deployment agreement comes amid spate of U.S. defense pacts with Scandinavian states.
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Finland, US Sign Defense Agreement Against Russian Warnings
‘By attacking Ukraine, Russia committed a monumental strategic error,’ Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said.
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Putin Warns of Problems With Finland in Future, Blames West for ‘Dragging’ Them Into NATO
Vladimir Putin believes that Russia and Finland previously had a friendly relationship, which has since soured after he claims the West interfered.
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Prospective US–Finland Defense Pact ‘Poses Threat’ to Russia, Moscow Claims
To be signed next week, the pact will allow the U.S. military to send forces and equipment to Finland, which shares an 830-mile-long border with Russia.
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Finland Shuts Last Border Crossing With Russia; Estonia Considers Following Suit
Helsinki says the move comes in response to Moscow’s alleged weaponization of migrant inflows to Europe.
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Moscow Voices ‘Regret’ Over Border Closure by New NATO Member Finland
Helsinki moves to seal its crossings with Russia amid Western claims that Moscow is weaponizing migrant inflows to Europe.
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China’s Refusal to Condemn Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Fuels Uncertainty for Finland: Foreign Minister
Finland believes that China could play a role in resolving the conflict in Ukraine, given its influence over Russia.
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Russia, West in ‘Deep Confrontation’ Over Ukraine, Kremlin Says After NATO Summit
Moscow responds to alliance’s latest assertion that Ukraine’s path to membership is irreversible.
|
Helsinki and Tallinn: Pearls of the Baltic
Finland and Estonia—are not only neighbors, but soul sisters.
|
Russia–NATO Relations at ‘Point of Direct Confrontation,’ Kremlin Warns
Moscow’s warning coincides with 75th anniversary of transatlantic alliance’s foundation.
|
Sweden Clears Final Hurdle to Join NATO
Hungary ended its holdout after signing a defense deal with the Scandinavian nation, which will become the alliance’s 32nd member.
|
Finnish Study: Mental Health Issues Remain After Transgender Medical Procedures
Study advises ‘cautious assessment’ of gender reassignment procedures, saying other treatment needs may be more urgent.
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Germany to Send Troops to NATO Ally Lithuania in 1st Foreign Deployment Since World War II
The deployment agreement comes amid spate of U.S. defense pacts with Scandinavian states.
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Finland, US Sign Defense Agreement Against Russian Warnings
‘By attacking Ukraine, Russia committed a monumental strategic error,’ Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said.
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Putin Warns of Problems With Finland in Future, Blames West for ‘Dragging’ Them Into NATO
Vladimir Putin believes that Russia and Finland previously had a friendly relationship, which has since soured after he claims the West interfered.
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Prospective US–Finland Defense Pact ‘Poses Threat’ to Russia, Moscow Claims
To be signed next week, the pact will allow the U.S. military to send forces and equipment to Finland, which shares an 830-mile-long border with Russia.
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Finland Shuts Last Border Crossing With Russia; Estonia Considers Following Suit
Helsinki says the move comes in response to Moscow’s alleged weaponization of migrant inflows to Europe.
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Moscow Voices ‘Regret’ Over Border Closure by New NATO Member Finland
Helsinki moves to seal its crossings with Russia amid Western claims that Moscow is weaponizing migrant inflows to Europe.
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China’s Refusal to Condemn Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Fuels Uncertainty for Finland: Foreign Minister
Finland believes that China could play a role in resolving the conflict in Ukraine, given its influence over Russia.
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