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I just talked to [the President of Canada] Mark Carney, [the President of Finland] Alexander Stubb, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. We discussed the issue of a ceasefire in the energy sector, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump," Volodymyr Zelensky said on social media on Sunday. #Ukraina #Rozejm #Energia (translated)

Merit Wager wrote that Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen had said that Finland should not accept traditions, cultures, or customs that limited girls' freedom. According to the Swedish translation that Wager shared, Valtonen believed that girls and women should be able to decide over their own lives, and that religious or cultural norms should not be used to restrict their freedom. Wager also recounted Valtonen's statement that the National Coalition Party wanted to ban face-covering garments, such as the burqa and niqab, in schools and other educational institutions. Valtonen had said that the government led by the National Coalition Party had strengthened the rights of girls and women by more clearly criminalizing forced marriages and female genital mutilation. She had described female genital mutilation as violence and said that every girl had the right to bodily integrity. According to Wager's account, Valtonen also emphasized that equality, individual freedom, and human rights should not be overridden by references to religion, culture, or tradition. Every girl should have the right to be seen, heard, dream, and shape her future based on her own desires, she had said. #Jämställdhet #MänskligaRättigheter #KvinnorsRättigheter (translated)

The author said that, on International Day of the Girl, Finland had reaffirmed girls’ rights to education, safety, and sexual and reproductive health and rights. They wrote that Finland remained committed to the rights of women and girls, gender equality and equal participation amid conflicts and crises. #DayOfTheGirl #GenderEquality #GirlsRights #FI

Mesuret wrote that she was counting on a more decisive reaction from European politicians and a joint criticism of the change in Washington's policy towards Russia. She pointed to the position of Kaja Kallas, the statement from the German government, comments from the prime ministers of Sweden and Finland, and the head of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as the reactions in the media. In her opinion, however, there was no mass condemnation of the easing of sanctions and the Trump-Putin agreement. She urged politicians to take action, also appealing to PiS, Confederation, RN, AfD, Fratelli, and Vox. #polityka #Rosja #Europa (translated)

At the European Council meeting next week, I will propose a concrete measure: to stop issuing tourist visas to Russians for travel in Europe. "At the European Council meeting next week, I will propose a concrete measure: to stop issuing tourist visas to Russians for travel in Europe. We fear that Russia will try to organize sabotage in Europe. So why are we allowing Russians to enter here as tourists and allowing them to travel freely?" Orpo said, according to the Finnish broadcaster Yle. #Finlanda #VizeTuristice #Rusia (translated)

At the European Council meeting next week, I will propose a concrete measure: stopping the issuance of tourist visas to Russians for travel to Europe. We fear that Russia will try to organize sabotage in Europe. So why are we allowing Russians to enter here as tourists and allowing them to travel freely? Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said that in order to enhance Europe's security, a complete cessation of the issuance of tourist visas for Russians is necessary. #rusi #vize #securitate (translated)

Mesuret wrote that the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo, informed Finnish media, including Yle, that he would propose to stop issuing tourist visas to Europeans for Russians at next week's European Council meeting. The author expressed satisfaction with this announcement and reminded that Finland stopped issuing tourist visas to Russians in September 2022, and its land border with Russia has been closed since December 2023. #Finlandia #Rosja #UE (translated)

Military researcher Håkan Edström believes that Sweden and the other Scandinavian countries should focus more on strengthening the defense of Finland rather than supporting the Baltics and Poland, as the defense of Finland is critical given the security political situation in the region. #Finland #Försvar #Norden (translated)

I spoke with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb. I am especially grateful for the support package for the protection of our sky. In the coming days, we will receive ammunition for the F-16. This is something that currently allows for the shooting down of Shahed jet drones. "I spoke with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb. I am especially grateful for the support package for the protection of our sky. In the coming days, we will receive ammunition for the F-16. This is something that currently allows for the shooting down of Shahed jet drones," Zelensky wrote on the Telegram messenger. We are preparing meetings and coordinating steps that may be useful in the current circumstances. It is important that we continue to work together to protect people and limit Russia's ability to conduct this terrible war. "We are preparing meetings and coordinating steps that may be useful in the current circumstances. It is important that we continue to work together to protect people and limit Russia's ability to conduct this terrible war," Zelensky emphasized. #Ukraina #WsparcieMilitarne #F16 (translated)

Ledarsidorna.se questioned whether Magdalena Andersson was suitable as prime minister and government builder. The writer described their personal image of her as fundamentally positive but criticized her actions in security policy issues. The writer pointed out that Andersson had said in spring 2022 that Swedish NATO membership would destabilize the region before she reportedly changed her stance when Finland moved toward membership. Ledarsidorna.se also referred to an interview in Politico where Andersson allegedly wanted a future government to place greater importance on "the global south." The writer claimed that this aligned with Vladimir Putin's interests and highlighted Russia's actions towards the Baltic states. The post also mentioned that Morgan Johansson, according to Ledarsidorna.se, had stated that the Social Democrats wanted to pause an association agreement with the EU. The writer asserted that this would undermine Sweden's and NATO's northern flank defense capability, as Israeli Elbit Systems was the main supplier of communication systems to the Swedish and Finnish armies. Ledarsidorna.se also criticized that five Social Democratic members of the European Parliament had voted against a resolution to counter Islamist entryism in the EU. The writer claimed, referencing their sources, that the decision had been made by the Social Democrats' executive committee on Sveavägen 68. The post stated that Andersson and the committee had a different assessment of the Muslim Brotherhood than French and German intelligence and security services, without providing the basis for this. The writer concluded by asserting that there were good reasons to ask whether Andersson wanted what was best for Sweden and the Swedish people. #svpol #Sverige #politik #Socialdemokraterna (translated)

The author said they had spoken with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and identified air defence, energy installations and financial assistance as three urgent priorities. They added that Finland had announced its 35th support package the previous day, with air defence as a key component, and said they were doing everything possible to protect Ukrainian civilians. #StandWithUkraine #AirDefence #SupportUkraine #UA #FI

The Commission's proposal will have to be reduced by several hundred billion euros. All chapters will have to contribute to these savings," they stated in a letter sent to the Irish presidency at the end of last month by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz; Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten; Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker; Swedish Ulf Kristersson; Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen; and Finnish Petteri Orpo. #PresupuestoUE #Irlanda #Frugales (translated)

The Commission's proposal will need to be reduced by several hundred billion euros. All chapters will have to contribute to these savings," asserted in a letter sent to the Irish presidency at the end of last month by the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz; the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten; the Chancellor of Austria, Christian Stocker; the Swede Ulf Kristersson; the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen; and the Finn Petteri Orpo. #PresupuestoUE #Irlanda #Frugales (translated)