Finnish president: Ukraine is the best guarantee of our security against Russia

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said Ukraine is now "in a stronger and better position than ever before during this war" and is "the best guarantee of security against Russia".

Source: Stubb in an interview with German tabloid Bild

Quote: "Today, Ukraine is in a stronger and better position than ever before during this war – militarily, politically and financially.

Ukraine has the advantage, and it is winning this war."

Details: In Stubb's view, "if you survive, if you maintain your independence, if you remain a sovereign state – that is what victory is".

For the president, supporting Ukraine is also an investment in their own security.

Quote: "We, both in Germany and in Finland, have to realise that Ukraine is the best guarantee of our security against Russia. If Ukraine loses, we lose too."

Details: Stubb also expressed doubts about the possibility of a Russian nuclear strike against Ukraine, saying that this summer he "had the Chinese foreign minister visit me, and I raised this issue. And he said: 'We will never allow this to happen.' And I think that's quite an effective deterrent."

Background:

• Stubb said he does not seek to be a public participant in negotiations on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, but is ready to become a negotiator if necessary.
• He also said Ukraine needs to be prepared for the "worst" scenario regarding the situation this winter.

Watch the European Pravda interview with President Stubb in full here

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