Finnish President Warns Europe Against Complacency on Nuclear Risks with Russia
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Finland's president warns Europe not to become complacent about risks of escalation and nuclear war in Russia's war against Ukraine.
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He says countries made a mistake reducing militaries after Soviet collapse; Finland maintained strong defenses.
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Putin is focused and aggressive about Russian culture/history; Niinisto tested him on poetry.
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Niinisto and Biden spoke regularly before and after invasion; Finland decided NATO only option.
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Russia will remain after war ends; need to build some trust but not friendship. Peace vital.