Finland's intelligence chief urges vigilance over planned Russian ...
2 days ago · HELSINKI - Planned Russian military reforms that would increase Moscow's troop numbers by 30% are a threat to NATO and should be met with vigilance, the chief of Finland's military intelligence ...
History of Helsinki - Wikipedia
While intended to protect Helsinki from Russian attack, Sveaborg ultimately surrendered to Russia during the Finnish War (1808–1809), and Finland was incorporated into the Russian Empire as part of the Treaty of Fredrikshamn. Russia then moved the Finnish capital from Turku to Helsinki, and the city grew dramatically during the 19th century.
2018 Russia–United States summit - Wikipedia
The 2018 Russia–United States summit (also known as the Helsinki 2018 or the Trump–Putin summit) was a summit meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on 16 July 2018, in Helsinki, Finland.
Finland To Keep Russian Border Shut, Extend Contested Law
Jan 9, 2025 · The Nordic country closed its 1,340-kilometer (830-mile) eastern border with Russia in mid-December 2023 after the arrival of around 1,000 migrants without visas. "Finland still has no plans to ...
Helsinki committee calls for rethinking US-Russia relations - The Hill
Sep 28, 2024 · Bipartisan committee calls for U.S. to treat Russia as a persistent threat, pushing for increased support to Ukraine and post-Soviet states.
Finland extends Russia border closure indefinitely | Reuters
Apr 4, 2024 · Finland will indefinitely extend the closure of land border crossings with Russia and add several ports to a list where travel from its eastern neighbour is prohibited, the government said on...
Finland Says Vessel Suspected of Cutting Cable May Be Part of Russia…
Dec 26, 2024 · “This underlies the danger of the shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea,” Mr. Orpo said at a news conference in Finland’s capital, Helsinki. “Our main task is to find effective means to stop the ...
Finland closes last crossing point with Russia, sealing off entire ...
Nov 29, 2023 · NATO member Finland has closed its last remaining border crossing with Russia. The move Wednesday comes after the government decided to seal the entire border with its eastern neighbor amid rising political tensions between Helsinki and Moscow.
Russia warns of tension as Finland shuts last border crossing - BBC
Nov 29, 2023 · Finland has closed the last crossing on its long Russian border, prompting the Kremlin to condemn an "absolutely redundant measure". The northern crossing at Raja-Jooseppi closed for two weeks at...
Putin Warns Finland Of Unspecified 'Problems' As Helsinki Closes …
Dec 17, 2023 · Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of unspecified “problems” with Finland and said he had ordered the establishment of a new military district in regions bordering the Nordic nation.