“Russian resources will be released to influence somewhere else when the war in Ukraine It will end, “he said in the 2025 national security report.
– Russia is an aggressive, expansionist state that is ready to use all means to achieve their political goals – said the head of Supo Juha Martelius, quoted by the AFP agency. – Russia is a serious threat to Finlandwithout any possible improvement of the situation on the horizon he added.
Finland's intelligence about Russian influence in Europe
The report assessed that So far Finland has not yet been “the subject of intensive influencewhich concerned primarily the main Member States European Union and countries with large Russian minorities or pro -Russian political parties. “
It was noted, however, that as a state bordering with Russia and located on the Baltic Sea, Finland “must prepare for the increase in the influence of Russia”.
Without support from Donald Trump. “Historical days ahead of us”
In relation to US decision to suspend military support for Ukraine it was noted that The end of the war “will improve Russia's abilities to engage in hostile activities in other parts Europe“.
The former commander of the Finnish army, General Jarmo Lindberg in an interview with the daily “Iltalehti” assessed that Europe must invest more in Ukraine. – Historical days ahead of us, and the first place where you can make important decisions will be an extraordinary peak European Council w Brussels – he said.
On the other hand, the head of the Economy Department at the Staff of the Armed Forces Jari Mikkonen pointed out that American help for Ukraine is necessary. – If Trump decided to stop her, then The effects of this decision will begin to be visible on the front “within a few days” – he said.