Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said that Russia 'represents a permanent and existential military threat to Europe.'
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin's quest to assert dominance over Europe will not end in Ukraine, as Moscow is 'preparing for a long conflict with the West.'Finland is one of two European nations that have joined NATO since Putin launched his war in Ukraine, defying the Russian president's opposition to the alliance expanding by officially becoming a member last year. Neighbor Sweden followed suit earlier this month.
'We must pledge our support to Ukraine now for it to win this war, and at the same time enhance our own defense capabilities.'Newsweek reached out for comment to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs via email on Wednesday night.
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