Defense Policy

Finland’s President Warns Europe: No Early Ceasefire in Ukraine, Demand Steadfast Support

By National Security Desk | November 16, 2025

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb delivers a stark warning to Europe: a ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before spring, urging unwavering support despite Kyiv’s challenges and ongoing Russian aggression.

Europe Faces a Crucial Test of Resolve as Conflict in Ukraine Worsens In a candid assessment from Finland—a nation painfully familiar with Russian aggression—President Alexander Stubb warns that the prospect of an early ceasefire in Ukraine remains remote. Speaking from a military base near Helsinki, where patriotic volunteers train relentlessly despite freezing conditions, Stubb underscores the urgent need for European allies to muster what Finns call sisu: endurance, grit, and resilience. This admonition arrives not just as a call for moral support but as an imperative for American and European policymakers alike. Russia’s sustained hybrid attacks—from kinetic offensives to disinformation...

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