Shoigu reminds Baltic states of Russia’s right to self-defense over Ukrainian UAV attacks - TASS

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu reminded Finland and the Baltic states about Russia’s right to self-defense in connection with Ukrainian drone strikes.

Finland sees longest period of temperatures above 30C

Finland has broken an over 50-year-old weather record as the country is witnessing the longest period of temperatures above 30C, the Finnish Meteorological Institute has said.

Finland will exit global anti-personnel mines treaty

Finland will withdraw from the international agreement banning antipersonnel mines, also known as the Ottawa Convention, and spend 3 percent of GDP on defense, the country's President Alexander Stubb said Tuesday.

Estonia begins naval patrols to protect cables with Finland

Estonia has begun naval patrols to protect a cable supplying electricity from Finland following suspected sabotage of another one on Christmas Day, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said Friday.

Three communication cables between Estonia, Finland damaged

Estonian companies have reported damage to three telecommunication cables, connecting Estonia and Finland through the Gulf of Finland, according to the Estonian Postimees newspaper.

Finnish Defense Minister Says More EU Funding for Ukraine Needed Through Taxes

The European Union will need to find more funds "in the wallets of European taxpayers" to support Ukraine if assistance from the United States weakens, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen said on Monday.

Finnish General Staff: the country will not be used for attacks on the Russian Federation with UAV, drones

Finland denies involvement in UAV attacks on Russian territory, the General Staff of the Finnish Defense Forces said.

Moscow views NATO’s exercise in Finland as part of hybrid war on Russia

Moscow is looking at NATO’s maneuvers in Finland to assess the potential risks of such a drill which Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said is part of a hybrid war against Russia.

Estonian defence minister doubts China’s claim pipeline damage was accidental

Estonia’s defence minister, Hanno Pevkur, is sceptical of Beijing’s claims that a Chinese ship accidentally wrecked a key Baltic pipeline last year.

Two US B-52H bombers conducted exercises over Finland

The US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers conducted training flights in Finnish airspace. The Finnish Defense Forces reported this on their official website.

Finnish Foreign Ministry asked for clarification on the situation with the Russian plane

The Finnish Foreign Ministry contacted the Russian Embassy in Helsinki and requested clarification regarding the suspected violation of the country's airspace on Monday, the foreign ministry reports.

Russia to deploy new howitzers near border with Finland, Norway

Russia will soon deploy its newest howitzers to its Northern Military District which borders Finland and Norway, the head of the Rostec state defense conglomerate said in remarks published on Wednesday.

US and Finland sign defense cooperation agreement

The United States and Finland have signed an agreement to strengthen defense cooperation aimed at increasing military cooperation and strengthening NATO's effectiveness.

Finland to reopen two border crossings with Russia

Finland's government has said it will reopen two crossings on its long border with Russia later this week after closing all eight roads between the two countries in late November to prevent an influx of asylum seekers.

EU to boost Finnish frontier by deploying 50 guards

The European Union’s border protection agency Frontex said Thursday it will deploy 50 officers to Finland which has seen a surge in migrants at its eastern border with Russia.

Finland holds largest naval exercise since joining NATO

About 20 ships from Finland, Sweden, Estonia, France, Britain, the United States and NATO are participating in the Finnish Navy's Freezing Winds 23 (FRWI 23) exercise - the largest since Finland joined the military bloc.

Russia Lodges Protest to Finnish Ambassador Over Closure of Border Checkpoints

The Russian Foreign Ministry has lodged protest to Finnish Ambassador Antti Helantera over Helsinki’s decision to close border checkpoints between the countries, the ministry said on Monday.

Finland to shutter border crossings with Russia to deter asylum seekers

Finland says it will close four of its eight border crossings with Russia where it has seen a surge in asylum seekers, accusing Moscow of turning a blind eye to undocumented people from mainly Africa and the Middle East to destabilise the country.

Russia to react if US, Finland sign defense pact

Russia will react if the United States and Finland make a deal on joint defense, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Thursday.

NATO promised "decisive response" to the attack on the Balticconnector gas pipeline

The causes and conditions of damage to the Balticconnector gas pipeline and the communication cable between Finland and Estonia are being studied, and if sabotage is confirmed, NATO will give a “decisive response.” This statement was made by Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Interfax reports.