An essential remark by President Niinistö regarding Finland's NATO desires and Russia: - You caused this. Look in the mirror. Russia broke the status quo in Northern Europe through their demands and by attacking Ukraine. This is why Finland's security assessment changed.
Finland's president is asked what he now thinks of Putin: "I have to say that the mask has now come off and only the face of the war is visible. Is that enough?"
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Keynote address by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the Helsinki Security Forum, 30 September 2022 - Tasavallan presidentti Sauli Niinistö
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President Niinistö spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg - Tasavallan presidentti Sauli Niinistö
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