Finnish authorities believe two Russian military aircraft entered Finnish airspace near the city of Porvoo on Friday.
Finland is ramping up security along its eastern border, warning of a potential Russian troop buildup once the war in Ukraine ends. The development comes as Helsinki continues to bolster its border security with a new fence aimed at deterring hybrid threats.
Russia and Ukraine could meet for technical-level talks as early as next week, potentially at the Vatican, according to Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
Finland has been selected as one of the countries implementing European Union measures to supply Ukraine with defence materials, using funds from frozen Russian assets.
Two helicopters collided in mid-air near Eura airport in south-west Finland, killing all five people on board.
The European Commission has announced the allocation of EUR 52 million in funding support through the EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism (RENEWFM) to nine renewable energy projects in Finland and Estonia.
Finland's President emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral relations with the U.S. and ensure its continued engagement in NATO for global security and stability.
A Finnish court sentenced Russian national Yan Petrovsky to life imprisonment for war crimes in eastern Ukraine in 2014. The ruling found his paramilitary unit responsible for the killing of an injured soldier and other offences. Petrovsky denied the charges and intends to appeal.
Finland has announced it will not send troops to Ukraine, despite continuing to support the country with military aid and resources in its fight against Russian aggression.
Finland’s security and intelligence service, Supo, has described the number of cable incidents in the Baltic Sea as "exceptional" in recent years, even though state actors possess far more effective means of conducting underwater sabotage than simply dragging anchors.
NATO boosts Baltic Sea presence after suspected sabotage of undersea cables, while Finland and Estonia investigate Russian-linked ship for causing critical infrastructure damage.
Finnish Defence Minister warns Russia will remain a threat to Europe post-Ukraine war, as Finland unveils first defence review since joining NATO.
President Alexander Stubb has announced that Finland is reassessing its position on the Ottawa Convention, the international treaty banning the use of anti-personnel mines.
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