A generational shift in political leadership has led to Finland working against its own interests 2022 saw a complete reversal of Finland’s approach towards building relations with its neighbor Russia. A policy of neutrality, which had been maintained since the end of World War II, gave way to sharp criticism of Russia’s offensive in Ukraine, to…

The prime minister of the EU state has snubbed Western attempts to isolate Russia diplomatically China has hosted a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during which the Brussels-defying leader said he has sought to keep relations with Moscow afloat even as the West tries to isolate Moscow diplomatically.

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