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Ukraine is fighting for Europe’s future – Finnish Defense Minister
European Pravda, Ukrainska Pravda
Sunday, 24 December 2023, 16:15
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/24/7434419/

In his Christmas greeting to the peacekeeping forces, Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen has mentioned Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

SOURCE:
Finnish Defense Ministry on Sunday, 24 December, as reported by European Pravda

DETAILS:
Häkkänen pointed out that “Russia’s policy of force has created a sense of insecurity and uncertainty in Europe, and indirectly around the world”.

“We have seen painful proof that a great power can feel empowered to interfere in the choices of its smaller neighbor and is willing to use military force to achieve its own goals,” he added.

The Finnish defense minister stressed that it is not just a matter of Ukraine’s fate but that of all the countries neighboring Russia: “There is a war going on in Ukraine for the future of the whole of Europe.”

Häkkänen also mentioned that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine prompted Finland to abandon its neutrality, become a NATO member and sign a defense cooperation agreement with the United States.

BACKGROUND:

-Earlier, EU Diplomacy Chief Josep Borrell had drawn attention to the danger of a Russian victory for the European Union bloc.

-The official also advocated for more robust support for Ukraine, given that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not set to stop his full-scale aggression anytime soon.