Assets of Russians worth 189 million euros were seized in Finland
On September 14, 2022, it became known, that Russian individuals and organizations’ property from the EU sanctions list were subject to arrest. Around 200 decisions were taken regarding the temporary or permanent detention of property. Source: Finnish officials Finnish authorities have seized the assets of sanctioned Russians worth about...
Finland will provide Ukraine with a new humanitarian aid package worth €35M
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland reported on September 2, 2022, that back in July, the country’s government allocated 70 million euros to support Ukraine. Half of these funds are allocated now to improve the food security and health services in Ukraine affected by war. Source: Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Minister of...
5 EU countries have threatened “national measures” to limit the entry of Russians
On August 31, 2022, it became known that Eastern EU countries bordering Russia are threatening to take “national measures” to reduce the number of Russian citizens entering their countries and the Schengen area unless the EU agrees on a collective approach. Source: Joint statement of Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Finland and Estonia...
7 EU countries called for new sanctions against Russia, including visa sanctions
On August 25, 2022, it became known that the heads of the foreign affairs committees of the parliaments of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland, the Czech Republic and Denmark issued a joint statement calling for new sanctions against the Russian Federation for its war against Ukraine. Source: EU countries They list all the arguments that...
Finland has decided to reduce the issuance of visas to Russians by 90% from September 1
On August 16, 2022, the Finnish government announced a 90% reduction in the issuance of visas to Russians due to Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. Source: Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Pekka Haavisto The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland said that from September, Finland will accept only 10% of visa applications from...
Sweden’s and Finland’s accession to NATO – is a signal to Russia, – NATO Secretary-General
Sweden’s and Finland’s accession to the Alliance should signal to Russia that NATO’s doors are open to other countries. Source: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg The Alliance is sending “a very clear message to President Putin that NATO’s door is open,” Stoltenberg said on Tuesday. “He wanted less NATO,...
Finland to allocate € 70 million in humanitarian aid and development cooperation to Ukraine
Finland will provide an additional € 70 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and development cooperation. Source: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland Long-term development projects include cooperation in education, the rule of law, energy and climate sustainability. “Finland has decided to grant an additional EUR 70 million to...
Finland is ready to fight if Russia attacks – Finnish Defense Commander
Finland has been preparing for Russia’s attack for decades and will fiercely resist if it happens. Source: Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces General Timo Kivinen The country has accumulated a significant arsenal. But in addition to military equipment, added General Timo Kivinen, the decisive factor is that the Finns will be motivated...
Putin did not stop at Ukraine, Europe would be in danger of chaos, – US President
Russian President Vladimir Putin does not plan to stop only at Ukraine. If NATO did not react, war and chaos would threaten the whole of Europe. Source: US President Joe Biden According to Biden, despite the political risks and the blow to the American economy, the United States had to confront Russian aggression on Ukrainian territory....
Volunteers from 55 countries serve in the International Defense Legion of Ukraine
Volunteers from 55 countries from all continents have joined the International Legion, which was created in Ukraine in connection with the Russian attack. Source: Spokesman of the International Defense Legion of Ukraine Damien Magru “We have representatives of 55 countries from all continents, even as far away as Brazil, South Korea,...
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