Russia Poses Existential Threat to Finland, Says Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo

At a summit in Lapland attended by leaders from Finland, Italy, Sweden, Greece, and EU foreign policy representatives, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo described Russia as an existential threat to Finland. His statement was quoted by Voice of America.

Finland also accused Russia of enabling illegal migration from the Middle East and other regions into EU countries through Russian territory without proper checks, undermining European security.

“Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security,” emphasized Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

Key topics of the summit included EU defense, support for Ukraine, and addressing migration challenges.