Russian Threat ‘Not Going Away,’ Says Finland’s President Stubb

Stubb questioned whether NATO can afford to keep Ukraine out of the alliance. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Finnish President Alexander Stubb attends the working session of the Joint Expeditionary Force JEF Leaders? Summit in Helsinki, Finland on March 26, 2026. (Photo by Emmi Korhonen / Lehtikuva / AFP) / Finland OUT Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has said the threat posed by Russia is “not going away” and that he would like to see Ukraine join the NATO alliance. Finland, which joined NATO in 2023, has the alliance’s  longest land border with Russia  at over 1,300 kilometres. The country is one of the most vocal supporters of Ukraine and one of the top suppliers of military and humanitarian aid.  Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . Stubb reiterated his comments that Russia is a long-term threat during a visit to Canada this week.  For this reason, the head of state supports Kyiv’s aspirations to join the alliance.  “Can we afford to keep Ukraine outside, in the sense that they now have the greatest military know how?” Stubb asked in an interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Company.   He said Turkey, Ukraine, Poland and Finland are now the biggest military powers in Europe.   President Stubb: “I would prefer in the long run to see Ukraine in NATO. You know, I know for political reasons some people have problems with that. But let's think about it really serious. The Russian threat is not going away. So what then gives us comfort? In my mind, it's… pic.twitter.com/LMwNA8UopF “I would prefer in the long run to see Ukraine in NATO. You know, I know for political reasons some people have problems with that. But let’s think about it really serious,” the head of state said.  He highlighted that Kyiv is now sharing its military know-how with the Gulf states to help defend them from Iranian drones.  “I hope the Americans understand and see this,” Stubb told the broadcaster. Washington has previously said Ukraine cannot join the alliance.