Finland confident: Russia cannot influence security guarantees for Ukraine and shape their framework
Amid ongoing geopolitical challenges and tensions surrounding Ukraine, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö made a significant statement that could reshape the understanding of security guarantees for our country.
According to him, Finland is convinced that security assurances for Ukraine are not merely words or formal commitments but constitute a comprehensive and robust collective defense mechanism, grounded in the readiness of European countries to engage in military confrontation with Russia if Moscow repeats its aggression after reaching a peace agreement.
Niinistö emphasized that such guarantees must be credible and possess a strong deterrent effect, and their strength depends on the unity and decisiveness of European nations.He stated that these guarantees will only come into effect after a future agreement between Ukraine and Russia is signed.
At the same time, he expressed confidence that Russia would have no right to veto or influence the format of their creation, as Ukraine’s sovereignty is a matter exclusively within its own jurisdiction.
Niinistö highlighted that Russia has no say in decisions concerning Ukraine’s independence, and it is quite evident that the Russian regime is unlikely to engage in dialogue with Kyiv.Currently, the Finnish president does not harbor illusions about the possibility of negotiations with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
He believes that this war is too strategically vital for Russia to lose, and the consequences for the Kremlin would be severe.
Niinistö considers that Putin has likely made the biggest strategic mistake of his presidency, which he regards as unprecedented in modern history, especially since the end of the Cold War.
He argues that Russia has failed in most of its strategic objectives and has committed its own significant defeat.
According to Niinistö, it is only a matter of time before Putin resumes negotiations, although he is currently pessimistic about the prospects of reaching peace.In conclusion, Finland is confident that Ukraine should be recognized not only as an internal actor in negotiations but as a full participant in global security processes.
European countries must be prepared to provide Ukraine with a reliable collective defense system capable of deterring any renewed Russian aggression.
This approach is vital for strengthening international security and supporting Ukraine’s independence amid contemporary geopolitical uncertainties.