The Latest Breaking News from Finland

‘If you go on the train, you may die’: ice hockey player’s terrifying escape from Ukraine

Foreign athletes in both Ukraine and Russia face life-threatening decisions over whether to stay in the region as the war continues

The Guardian - US · Mar 3, 2022

Neutral Finland, Sweden warm to idea of NATO membership

Through the Cold War and the decades since, nothing could persuade Finns and Swedes that they would be better off joining NATO — until now

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Netflix plans to acquire Next Games in latest move into mobile gaming

Netflix announced Wednesday that it plans to acquire Finland-based mobile game developer and publisher Next Games for about $72 million.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 2, 2022

Why the idea of a 'neutral' Ukraine is a non-starter in peace talks

Now that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to start negotiations at the Belarusian-Ukrainian border, one of the key questions is what should be on the agenda to provide a way out of the current crisis.

The Conversation · Feb 28, 2022

Latest Foreign Office travel advice for Finland, Belarus, Poland and Hungary

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has put other countries at risk

Manchester Evening News · Feb 28, 2022

Finland stops selling Russian vodka after threat of ‘serious military consequences’ if country joins NATO

Ban comes into force as Russian rouble collapses following heavy heavy sanctions by west

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Finland sends defence material to Ukraine, considers sending weapons

Finland is considering whether to send weapons to Ukraine directly, Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen said on Sunday, in what would be a departure from its long-standing policy of not allowing weapons to be exported to war zones.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

Finland to shut down airspace to Russian planes

Finland is preparing to close its airspace to Russian air traffic, according to Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka, the latest European country to take the step in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Kyiv to hold talks with Moscow

Ukraine news from February 27: Putin puts Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert as Kyiv agrees to talks.

Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2022

Ukraine claims victory in Kharkiv as Kyiv's Mayor says no Russians are in the city: As it happened

Ukraine claims a victory in Kharkiv after heavy clashes, while in Kyiv the city's Mayor says there are no Russian troops as a curfew continues.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2022