Finnish President Alexander Stubb has made clear that there are no indications that Russia is prepared to engage in dialogue with Ukraine. During a Friday address, Stubb stated that Moscow remains intent on extending the war until at least the fall of the year, with the primary goal of expanding its territorial gains.
The president emphasized that Russia’s strategic focus is on prolonging the conflict to secure as much control over Ukrainian territories as possible. This assessment comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, with Finland maintaining a cautious stance on its security and defense policies in light of the continued Russian military actions.