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Putin said there were no drone attacks on russia before the war in Ukraine, but there was a “worse situation”. He said the West was trying to make russia a “raw materials appendage” and was pointing to its place.

The Finnish Border Guard has closed the temporary crossing points Inari and Parikkala on the border with Russia. The decision was made jointly with the Russian side.

The former president of Finland proposes that the EU create an intelligence agency to counter external threats. The goal is to collect information about threats outside the EU without duplicating the work of national agencies.

EU countries are seeking to resume discussions on sanctions against Russia in January, when Poland takes over the presidency from Hungary. The plan is to tighten measures against Russian fuel and eliminate existing loopholes in the sanctions regime.

Ukraine's government is interested in Helsinki's experience with environmentally friendly heating systems. Finland is one of the largest donors of energy equipment to Ukraine in Europe and has provided military assistance worth €2.3 billion.

The conference in Helsinki discussed the environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine. Yermak called for united efforts to overcome environmental challenges and develop mechanisms of responsibility for the damage caused.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov attended the G7 meeting in Naples. He presented the Victory Plan, called for accelerated aid deliveries, and invited partners to invest in the Ukrainian defense industry.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with President of Finland Alexander Stubb in Helsinki. They discussed military assistance, in particular air defense systems, and thanked for the support of Ukraine.

Nokia plans to cut about 2000 jobs in China as part of a cost-cutting program. This is part of the company's global plan to cut 14,000 employees due to the loss of its position in the Chinese market.

The foreign ministers of Ukraine and 8 Nordic-Baltic Eight countries pay an official visit to Odesa region. They discussed strengthening support for Ukraine, defense of ports and energy infrastructure.

Foreign ministers from the Nordic and Baltic countries arrived in Odesa for a visit. They discussed strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and energy sustainability, as well as the “victory plan” and “peace formula.

The IT coalition has accumulated 157 million euros for Ukraine since September 2023. 99 million has already been transferred in the form of equipment and software, including 87 million from Germany in SAP licenses.

The third Russian student detained in Finland on suspicion of sanctions circumvention has been released from custody. He is banned from leaving the country and is suspected of exporting dual-use goods to Russia.

The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation has completed an investigation against a Russian citizen for war crimes in Ukraine in 2014. The case file will be transferred to the prosecutor's office, and a decision on charges should be made by October 31, 2024.

The first evacuation flight from Lebanon landed in Eindhoven with more than 100 Dutch people. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received about 500 evacuation requests, and another flight is planned for October 5.

The Chinese Coast Guard has entered the Arctic for the first time for joint patrols with the Russian Federation. Western analysts see this as a growing nuclear threat and a power struggle in the region.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with a delegation from the Finnish Parliament. They discussed investments in the Ukrainian defense industry and the creation of joint ventures.

The Estonian Defense Minister announced plans to produce military products for Ukraine worth more than 100 million euros annually. Estonia seeks to prioritize Ukraine's needs by 2025.

The Norwegian government is considering building a fence on the border with Russia to improve security. This could help in the event of a refugee influx, as in 2015, when 5,000 people arrived through a single border crossing.

Ukraine has invited the Nordic countries to join the Northern Brigade project. Each country will be able to train and arm a Ukrainian battalion and invest in Ukraine's defense industry.

Piotr Pawel called for the reform of the UN Security Council to increase efficiency and inclusiveness. He emphasized the need to counter Russian aggression and strengthen cybersecurity.

The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Slovenia in New York. They discussed the implementation of the Peace Formula, defense support and cooperation with the new European Commission.

The Presidents of Ukraine and Finland met in New York. They discussed the production of drones, strikes deep into Russia, and international efforts to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister met with his Nordic-Baltic Eight counterparts in New York. They discussed the strengthening of sanctions against russia, Ukraine's energy needs and support for the Peace Formula.

Estonia and Finland are developing plans to close the Gulf of Finland to Russian ships in case of a threat. This is technically feasible, but would require consideration of economic interests and infrastructure changes.

At the Future Summit in New York, 143 UN countries approved the “Pact for the Future”. The document contains intentions to solve global problems and reform the UN, despite Russia's attempts to introduce amendments.

Two NATO headquarters are planned to be located in Finland: the Land Forces Northern Europe and the Forward Land Forces. The exact location of the headquarters has not yet been approved, but the cities of Mikkeli, Sodankylä, and Rovaniemi are being considered.

Alexander Stubb proposes to expand the UN Security Council, abolish the veto and exclude aggressor countries. He also calls for supporting Zelenskyy's “victory plan” and lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of weapons.

The prime ministers of Estonia and Finland expressed support for Ukraine in the war against Russia. They emphasized the need to increase EU spending on defense and said that Russia should compensate Ukraine for the damage it has caused.

Alexander Stubb said that Ukraine has the right to defend itself against Russian aggression in the Kursk region. He also confirmed that Ukraine could use Finnish weapons on Russian territory.