EU’s Von der Leyen Exposes Putin’s Predatory Aggression Amid Baltic Security Threats

In an unflinching declaration from Helsinki, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called Russian President Vladimir Putin what many in Washington already recognize: a “predator.” Speaking aboard Finland’s Turva Coast Guard vessel—a symbol of frontline vigilance—she emphasized that Putin’s brutal war against Ukraine has entered its fourth year with no signs of abatement. This relentless aggression threatens European security and by extension, America’s global interests. How Long Will We Let Aggressors Exploit Our Vulnerabilities? Finland, sharing the longest EU border with Russia at 1,340 kilometers, has lived under the shadow of Moscow’s unpredictability for decades. Von der Leyen pointed...