Millions Left in the Cold! Finland Demands Toughest Sanctions as Russia Hits Civilians in Ukraine! Speaking in Brussels, Elina Valtonen, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, says she is “extremely concerned” by ongoing Russian strikes that are leaving millions of Ukrainians without heat, electricity and basic protection. Valtonen urges Europe to stay firm on its long-standing strategy: support Ukraine militarily, weaken Russia through sanctions, and strengthen Europe’s own deterrence and resi

Already Like a Maritime Ban – Finland Urges G7–EU to Lock In Sanctions on Russia 🇫🇮🌍 Finland signals that the pressure on Russia is already biting — and must now be locked in globally. Speaking in Brussels, Elina Valtonen explains that sanctions imposed last year by the EU, the United States and the United Kingdom on Russia’s energy sector — including measures targeting Rosneft and Lukoil — are already operating in practice like a full maritime ban. Valtonen stresses that working in close coo

🇫🇮 It's one of the few remaining routes from Russia to the EU: trains to Finland are packed with Russians fearful that now is their last chance to escape the impact of Western sanctions. #UkraineRussia | Euronews English