Helsinki - Wikipedia
Helsinki is 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Tallinn, Estonia, 400 kilometres (250 mi) east of Stockholm, Sweden, and 300 kilometres (190 mi) west of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Helsinki …
History of Helsinki - Wikipedia
While intended to protect Helsinki from Russian attack, Sveaborg ultimately surrendered to Russia during the Finnish War (1808–1809), and Finland was incorporated into the Russian Empire …
Finland–Russia relations - Wikipedia
Finland had its own civil war with involvement by Soviet Russia, was later invaded by the USSR, and had its internal politics influenced by it. Relations since then have been both warm and …
Finland closes last crossing point with Russia, sealing off entire ...
Nov 29, 2023 · NATO member Finland has closed its last remaining border crossing with Russia. The move Wednesday comes after the government decided to seal the entire border with its …
Russia warns of tension as Finland shuts last border crossing - BBC
Nov 29, 2023 · Finland has closed the last crossing on its long Russian border, prompting the Kremlin to condemn an "absolutely redundant measure". The northern crossing at Raja …
Helsinki Commission Chairman Joe Wilson Announces Staff …
Sep 30, 2024 · WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Helsinki Commission staff published a new report entitled, “Spotlight on the Shadow War: Inside Russia’s Attacks on NATO Territory.” …
Putin Warns Finland Of Unspecified 'Problems' As Helsinki Closes …
Dec 17, 2023 · Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of unspecified “problems” with Finland and said he had ordered the establishment of a new military district in regions bordering the …
Finland Stops Russia-Linked Vessel over Damaged Undersea …
Dec 26, 2024 · Finnish National Police Comissioner Ilkka Koskim'ki attends a press conference in Helsinki, Finland, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, investigating the electricity transmission between …
How Finland's Jews wound up fighting for the czar and the Nazis – …
2 days ago · Finland's community of approximately 1,500 Jews dates back to the 19th century when they arrived here to serve in the Russian military. ... The shul in Turku, like the one in …
Finland begins role as OSCE chair amid Russia-Ukraine tension
3 days ago · OSCE Helsinki summit plans cancelled. Former Finnish president Sauli Niinistö made plans for a major OSCE summit to be held in Helsinki marking the 50th anniversary, with …