Finland's President Sees No Reason to Talk to Putin

Finland President Sauli Niinisto says there's no reason to speak to Russia's Vladimir Putin. He just met with President Joe Biden at the White House. He speaks to Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern. They also talk about Finland joining NATO, border security and the war in Ukraine.
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[@tuijakarttunen9164]

I`m so proud of our president. He is smart, polite and classy. No bullshit.

[@theancientsancients1769]

Congratulations for Turkish approval of the NATO membership! I don't think without the current president you have it would have happen, he kept his word unlike Sweden. He is a smart man

[@jsmithtraveller]

I like Finland president get them into NATO today!

[@viliridell199]

Smart way to get Finland in war against Russia! Katso mitä käy USAn vaalien jälkeen ja yllätyt😉

[@juan5914]

congratulations from uruguay! great president.take care of him

[@perhamnstrom7818]

This president only speaks a lot of rubbish.

[@juusotaskinen452]

"We are not afraid, but we are fully awake." Such a good way of summing up the Finnish mindset on the world stage!

[@babyboo7741]

Panicking of the NATO’s propaganda 😆🤣😝

[@kimmonurmi3074]

Here's really only few of us, who are not afraid, but are fully awake, and S. Niinistö ain't one us, like big part of finnish nation aren't too. Our new covernment and S. Niinistö are traitors against true and strong finnish people, who are the little group.

[@Godofhel1]

Agree But very false one

[@laurentdrozin812]

​@@babyboo7741 yeahhhh, this guys looks panicked. Very reserved, tightly controlled, Finnish kind of panic.

[@a8f235]

People who are not afraid will just show it, and when we use the word *_but_* that most often indicates insecurity and someone trying to point away from that truth. There's no need to state what we are not. Just *_show_* what we are and then we also show what we are not. *_I'm not this, I'm not that..._* shows insecurity and you will more often just outright pull your own pants down. You clearly see fear in his eyes, and that's why it's better to avoid that kind of talk till you get your condfidence back up again because it's not believable.

[@RabianskiT]

Everytime I listen to the Finnish President, I’m in awe. Such a humble man, who weighs his words well. No arrogance, no pointless anger… just classy answers every time. Also, he can express himself so well in English… Best regards to everyone in Finland 🇫🇮 from a Polish-American citizen 🇵🇱 🇺🇸

[@Eppu63]

Your opinion is exactly like mine. I am grateful to have that kind of president. Greetings from Finland!

[@monkeeseemonkeedoo3745]

Yes indeed, I try to learn from him.

[@monkeeseemonkeedoo3745]

@@Eppu63 Have previous presidents been like this?

[@Michael-it6gb]

Being a member of NATO is not being humble for 5 seconds. NATO has destroyed the middle east and left it in ruins with no consequences for their war crimes.

[@moottori_paa]

I am finnish labour guy, but here in Finland when you valid to President, you are whole citizen President, you must forget your political party and events. You try to be all a head of it. Niinistö have done this very well. I awe President.

[@lashlarue7924]

I wish our own leaders were as sensible, reasonable, humble, and respectful as this man. Love to Finland 🇫🇮 from US.

[@juri_xiii9977]

Right back at you Friend.! We hope so too.. But looking Good under Biden..!

[@sherminator1617]

Yeah as a swede im pretty jealous on Finland for having this man as their president. He's a tough and a smart individual.

[@C0ldWarrior]

Thank you very much; Sauli Niinistö is the best president we've had for decades now, unfortunately this is his last term :(

[@ronttirotta]

Love to you too

[@MTMF.london]

@@C0ldWarrior I don't think Finland will have any problem electing another good man.

[@coachandreas5214]

This guy is awesome. How a politician should be, doing his best at work and being honest about it.

[@TommyTCGT]

How so, join nutto, when nutto is whacked. Scott Ritter, US Col. Doug Macgregor and Alex Mercurius. .

[@slb7429]

😂😂😂😂

[@joonamikkola4988]

He actually never wanted to be a president, we had to convince him. Often the people who want to be in power, shouldn't be there.

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

@@TommyTCGT Ah yes we need war not peace

[@londop.a.3048]

@@carkawalakhatulistiwa Russia already started the war more than a year ago, this is precisely the reason why countries want join to NATO. Neutrality is no longer a good option, Russia sees neutrality as weakness.

[@davissae]

It will be an honor to have the Finns in NATO. Soft spoken, courteous, and tougher than dry leather.

[@ilkkaheinonen]

Thanks!

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

@@ilkkaheinonen Ah yes we need war not peace

[@naas699]

all joining NATO will do is make Russia put troops along it's border with potentially nuclear armed missiles aimed at it's cities. All because the USA are a bunch of warmongers

[@anssi2267]

@@carkawalakhatulistiwa Exactly 👍 Joining NATO brings peace to Finland.

[@nikoa97]

When will that happen? 😂

[@George-2115]

"We are not afraid, but we are fully awake"

[@timwhale9434]

Afraid? Awake? For what? Just in case you are not aware, Finland has no Swastika tattooed NeoNazis in actual NeoNazi Finnish Battalions who have been committing acts of genocidal insanity against ethnic Russian Finns in Finland for the last 8/9 years.

[@tokyo.peking]

Sure, because consequences come after

[@jab3020]

@@tokyo.peking consequences to who?

[@tokyo.peking]

@@jab3020 Man, read it once again and try to comprehend. Ok ?

[@jab3020]

@@tokyo.peking ok ruski bot

[@bryanmg8164]

Very impressed by President Niinisto. His quiet diplomacy and dignity stands out among world heads of State. Best wishes to Finland from Ireland!

[@tokyo.peking]

We'll witness consequences, then you will see what kind of huge mistake nini-sto did.

[@Backwayonly]

@@tokyo.peking Blah blah blah

[@jordanaus75]

I love this guy. He is so deliberate and cool headed. Plus the way he speaks sounds so cool. Full respect from Australia.

[@Eskolol]

You have a law degree, finnish honesty and reliability. You have the charisma and the no bullshit attitude. You get Sauli.

[@Eppu63]

The best man to lead our country. Really.

[@henrik1743]

I am swedish and love him

[@formatique_arschloch]

I have to say that we love him here in Finland. Polls say that he's the most liked president ever. He's on his second and last (six year) term in the office. Not so many nations can understand our geographical position. Most of our fellow EU citizens have no clue. The other Nordics and Baltics do get it. Also Poland.

[@danielgyllenbreider]

Him? So a transgender then... It figures. No, i dont think the Nordic and Baltic common people wants a global thermonuclear war in order to appease neocon overlords in the US. I think ordinary people wants governments that starts a dialogue with Russia and try to build security in Europe instead of confrontation with Russia.

[@MrNikkertti]

Maybe one of the most harmful politicians for us ordinary finnish people in our history. One of the key players to making us to join Euro(some say unlawfully). Niinistö was also a supporter of unconstitutional human rights violations during covid-19 when he famously said "unvaccinated are keeping other people hostage". He will try to finish his "streak" by getting Finland to Nato without a common vote. Saying that few thousand attendee polls are enough to show Finnish people support for Nato membership in the same time our own media declares that 99% percent of finnish people support him as a president. What a sad joke our country and our democracy has become.

[@LeShawnDeWalrus]

Some say Niinistö Some say Mannerheim Some say Kekkonen

[@mikaellindroos1594]

@@MrNikkertti finish parlament voting for NATO in march 3. 3 2023 yes 188 nope 7.

[@formatique_arschloch]

@@MrNikkertti Oh you are one of those. Btw, the LAW does not demand a common vote about NATO. We have elected parliament for that. But sure, everything is a big conspiracy for you.

[@simphiwetom9509]

I'm a South African and I have been following Finland president. Let me tell you: He is not a coward.

[@babstra55]

well he refused to condemn putin and xi for twenty years, so I disagree. he's only now doing it after our young and fearless PM sanna marin started it. better late than never of course, but sauli should've condemned putin the day he took over russian media 20 years ago. I'm glad he's retiring, he's been absolutely useless.

[@jockumt7063]

Correct. Our PM, on the other hand, has been horrible. Flirting around and speculating about dpnating military hardware without consulting the Finnish Defene Forces... Just idiotic

[@babstra55]

@@jockumt7063 what jokumt7063 here means is our super popular PM suggested giving our old fighters to UKRAINE, because we have new ones coming. not sure why he thinks we shouldn't help ukraine. also she's the friggin' PM, who else does he think has the authority to suggest military support to ukraine? because our military certainly does not!

[@jockumt7063]

@@babstra55 Surely we can have the discussion in 2030 when out F-35 fleet is fully operational. Now she gave the Ukrainians false hopes and room for speculation, which is completely unnecessary and irresponsible. The commander of the Finnish Defense Forces is the President, so she could have had the discussion with him before throwing it out and making international headlines. Do you know anything about how anything works in Finland, or are you like 12 years old?

[@babstra55]

@@jockumt7063 again, why are you against helping ukraine?

[@Halli50]

Niinisto is a rare breed - a forthright and honest politician! He does not evade questions, if he cannot or is unwilling/unable to answer a question, he simply says so! Otherwise, he answers frankly and honestly as best he can. A typical Finn; there are really no ambiguities when they say something!

[@juri_xiii9977]

Thank's from Finland my Viking Friend..!

[@Halli50]

@@juri_xiii9977, The Finns I have known and worked with over the years seem to have one common quality. When they feel they have nothing significant to contribute in a conversation, they simply stay quiet. If/when a Finn actually feels he/she has something to contribute, I have learned to listen carefully!

[@poshemuuu]

Just before the covid your "rare breed" have discussed with Putin Russian-Finland trade, simplification of visas for Russians and a new even chip direct electric train from St. Petersburg to Imatra

[@MTMF.london]

@@poshemuuu There was nothing wrong with having cross-border trade talks, if they were done in good-faith. Most European countries have various trade agreements with Russia and China for that matter. However, the so-called 'special military operation' of Russia changed everything. The world now knows that Putin/Russia are not to be trusted and their words mean nothing.

[@SorbusAucubaria]

@@poshemuuu Russia is our neighbour and without the ukraine war , it would be our most important trading partner simply because of proximity. In fact apart from Estonia and Sweden we have no natural trade partners other than Russia. And Sweden is much more closer to central Europe. So seasing trade likely hurts Finland more than most European countries. Quite easy to condemn Finnish wish to have good trade relations with Russia when you likely are from a country that has practically no trade with Russia, if your name is an indicator of your nationality.

[@JM-rb2or]

I just love this guy! He's calm, reasonable and humble. Best regards from Sweden

[@stevea2909]

Quite the level headed gentleman!

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

Ah yes we need war not peace

[@matteusvirtanen392]

@@carkawalakhatulistiwa Peace is definitely better than war. But a peace achieved through complete capitulation that will result in another war in five years isn't a great deal. Russia essentially wants to decapitate Ukraine as a country and render it a non-factor in European politics and Ukraine wants to expel all Russian forces from its territory. Those two goals are fundamentally incompatible with each and both sides still have plenty of steam militarily. Up until one or both sides start taking more and more casualties the war will continue.

[@JiihaaS]

@@carkawalakhatulistiwa how exactly is he promoting war? Finland's investing in its safety, not planning on an attack.

[@francisdec1615]

Russia should be treated like Nazi Germany in 1944, i.e. every kind of peace on Russia's terms is totally out of the question.

[@perhamnstrom7818]

@@francisdec1615 Nato should be treated as NaziGermany but not in 1944 but in 1945. Ha ha ha...

[@sokhunkorn7575]

Finland is very lucky to have President Sauli Niinisto , Charisma and Highly Experienced in Politics

[@doddsalfa]

Unfortunately he’s not a president anymore

[@andyniblock43]

He fully understands that wonderful Finnish word ’sisu’.

[@readembersofnightredhorizo5822]

From the US, i was absolutely thrilled when i heard Finland/Sweden were joining NATA. My dad words for Sandvik, a Swedish company. I absolutely love both of those countries

[@tokyo.peking]

Me too. Now you have new one who want to bomb yugoslavia, yemen, libya, syria, iraq....qnd to steal oil and gold. Inam also THRILLED what happen to ppl.

[@vinlennox7658]

This is one of the finest, smartest and most capable statesmen in the world. From a small Finnish nation . Really Finns should be proud of this man.

[@MrZarewna]

And we truly are proud. He is pretty much now the most beloved president of all time.

[@hjuikkll]

​​​@@MrZarewna Juu, hyvä esiintyjä 👊 ja oli hauska huomata, että tossa 8:21 kohdalla varovaisesti käytti vanhaa Suomi-imagotermiä "know-how" 😅 sitä ennen tosiaan pieni mainospuhe (ja ehkä muistutus) suomalaisen koulutuksen hedelmistä. Kunhan vaan tää seuraava hallitus ei jatkais sen tuhoamista, mikä on ollut käynnissä jo ainakin vuosikymmenen.

[@hjuikkll]

​@SeverK are you implying, that there is a problem with the constitution of Finland regarding presidental term-limits? 😁 Lets not lose our heads, said Sale...

[@john-toregundersen2655]

@SeverK Get him in as the next general secretary of Nato.

[@john-toregundersen2655]

@SeverK Fully understandable. Agree with you, i didnt think af the age "thing". We get a certain age and feel enough is enough.

[@HCShuffle]

I wish in the Netherlands we had such skillfull politicians. Welcome to NATO Finland, an honor having you.

[@admiral20055]

u guys have this Rute he is like ISDN routers.. dance for germnas

[@amorphis150]

Mark Rutte was not bad, but BBB must prove it's right for a ground called the Netherlands. The deep sense of being a Finn is about collaboration, togetherness and quantum mechanical reality, which is really driving our reality forward. Been there and done both... and for sure I know nothing at all. I hope this reply satisfies at least a bit.

[@FINNSTIGAT0R]

Well thanks 😊 The role of the president is very limited in Finland though. But I like our president too, he's been an all around very good man in his spot. (President has powers mostly in foreign politics, not internal).

[@juri_xiii9977]

Thanks..! We love Netherlands too..!

[@admiral20055]

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[@1990evosonic]

I move to Finland and president Niinistö is the politician I have always respected and admired the most. Im very happy that we have him here

[@rbrookeb]

I’m become a big fan of Finnish leaders 💕 love from 🇺🇸

[@henryseidel5469]

I respected him until he became an American poodle that puts his country at risk. Being faced with more Russian nukes while serving as another American launching site is not a sign of progress. Finnland never had any problems with Russia since WW2. Why make it a slave of American military strategies ?

[@hilltop521]

What is it like to live n Finland

[@henryseidel5469]

@@hilltop521 Nice quiet people, hospitable and friendly. Never met anyone who is afraid of the Russians, most of them even speak and understand the Russian language. Maybe due to the links to Carelia.

[@henryseidel5469]

@@simonesometh4566 So just tell me what you think is a lie ! I have been there as a tourist and to take part in sports competitions. The question was 'What is it like to live in Finland', and that is my impression of the people there. Maybe there are different regions with the people living and thinking differently. Are you from Finland....or do you just follow a different script ?

[@alexv850]

I wish my country had such honorable leaders as the president of Finland. It is an honor to call Finland a friend, a relative and an ally. Slava Ukraine from Hungary. Glory to the heroes of Ukraine. Never bow to sick dictators.God bless you all who support Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@LordLemoncake]

I disagree with this guy and i am from Hungary too. There are no "sick dictators", there are only national interests: - the american interest in Ukraine was always about using the conflict to separate Europe from russian energy and influence and to weaken Russia. - the russian interest in Ukraine is to force the country to be neutral, because if Ukraine is neutral it serves both the West and Russia, taking a side is suicide for Ukraine, because right now it only serves american interest, i mean there are two outcomes from this conflict, either Ukraine will still exist as a country when it is over or it will not, the outcome depends on how long Ukraine will serve the american interest of weakening Russia, because if you have payed ANY attention to this conflict then you know that the collective WEST was only sending enough weapons to keep the ukranians fighting, not helping them to win and if you understand this then you understand that the EU and America do not care about what is in the best interest of the ukranian people, because the West believes that it is ok to "regime change" in a country everytime they dont get what they want, but they dont care about the consequences of their actions at all. Ukraine as the member ofthe NATO? Not a chance. Maybe it can be the member of the EU, but after the war if Ukraine will still exist it will be heavily indebted towards the west and will have no industry to produce anything, so if the EU will accept Ukraine as a member then the EU will go into a recession or i should say the inflation will not go away. This is the part where i should write that i condemn the russian military action in Ukraine and i stand with the ukranian people, but i agree with Russia, for 8 years the West ignored the warnings of Russia and avoided any diplomatic solution, now the West has to take responsibility for it, blaming Russia is the opposite of that and if Europe wants to be taken seriously in any way then it should act for for peace in the interest of the european people instead of serving american interest. If being ally with America means that we stand in a line to get thrown under the bus one by one and being used as a sacrificial lamb then i dont see how it serves our own interest.

[@steviedodds31]

Hilarious comment

[@jeroenjanssen6870]

I'm very happy that our brothers and sisters from Finland joined the alliance. Greetings from the Netherlands 😀

[@zoolkhan]

dank je wel. groetjes uit zuid finland

[@jsaintr.i.r4018]

A sensible Man 💪

[@littlebadwolf8526]

It is a gift of God that this man is President of Finland, he is brilliant, a logical, prudent , but direct, outspoken thinker, and he is tough, he prefoundly knows what is best for Russia , A strong well prepared Finland ! Thank you, Sir !!!! Welcome to Nato.

[@henryseidel5469]

Prepared for becoming another American launching site. It is not a gift of God but a gift for American military strategists. It is a manipulated action against the Finnish people. When did they ever have problems with the Russians ?

[@z13579bugi]

@@henryseidel5469 Did you really ask when did Finns ever have problems with the Russians?

[@henryseidel5469]

@@z13579bugi Yes ! I do not remember any from the past seventy years.

[@cjmatulka8321]

Henry, you have just earned your ticket to the Russian Front, hands down most hilarious Vlad wishbone today.

[@juri_xiii9977]

@@henryseidel5469 Winter War,Continuation War. They stole 1/10th of our country. My Grandpa was fighting them,and we have been getting ready for their inevitable new try.. They bombed us.. Shut your uneducated mouth about things you know nothing of..

[@cjmatulka8321]

Thank you Finland, thank you Sweden, thank you Ukraine! God Bless All!

[@orelevato5664]

What bless clown? IF Nato wants war with russia, russia will nuke US Finland and sweden should not join Nato

[@RumandCocaine]

@@arthaspro6163 begone bot

[@undexvedichi3167]

Yaaa mercury begoooone!!!!

[@bhaashatepe5234]

may god curse your countries!

[@arthaspro6163]

@@RumandCocaine ur mom!

[@mrHBarry]

Thank you Finland for all your help and support for Ukraine and Democracy and Freedom. Together we will win and Ukraine and Freedom will be victorious

[@user-gf4kb1jb4q]

🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@Aleks96]

​@@user-gf4kb1jb4q 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kanukki84]

🇷🇺👎🤡

[@knikanderrr]

Thank you to Ukraine, we understand that you are not fighting only for yourself but the democratic free world. It is our duty to help, for as long as it takes.

[@antoniototeras]

@@knikanderrr Don't put the word democracy in your mouth.....Just enjoy your winnings....🤣🤣🤣

[@edgarasvas]

This man sees russia as it is.

[@patrickbolinger7952]

This leader speaks will intelligence and insight. Finland should be proud of their President. NATO will be much better with Finland. Peace to the world.

[@steviedodds31]

NATO is a hostile alliance. Joining Nato doesnt make anyone safer.

[@evill01]

Love to see a president or a politician in general who is so friendly and down to earth

[@dkupke]

He’s not wrong. Just ask Armenia how useful Putin’s promises are. And Finland owes Russia nothing, they wanted to Join nato do they joined, Russia has no say in it.

[@Mayhem2019]

A 135 mile border with Russia? This reporter clearly did not do her homework, its 830 miles or 1,340km long .

[@TimoRutanen]

She did get it right the second time around, it was just a mistake of words the first time.

[@kitedwards8129]

Incredibly articulate, intelligent and a great leader

[@camrenwick]

The world would be a better place with gentlemen like Sauli Niinisto as leaders

[@tokyo.peking]

Really ? He's just entering in group of world bullies. Ask IRAQ LIBY SYRYA YEMEN YUGOSLAVIA what kind of crim7nals those bullies are

[@realnapster1522]

Warmongers. World would be worse.

[@renatob9909]

Finnish are nice and gentle but do not piss them off!

[@abc_0_10_11]

Yes, we want the best for everyone and just live and peace. We will not bend over for anyone. I will happily go down defending the values of freedom.

[@juan5914]

one of the best presidents in the world.such a wise men

[@alantaylor1201]

What a breath of fresh air this man is. I wish we had a Ninisto in the UK

[@herrakaarme]

He at least used to be a very sporty man, keeping himself in a good physical condition, so he might have survived your famous parliamentary fist fights as a winner. However, as you saw in the interview, he would never win a shouting match. The Finnish parliament is not nearly as exciting as the British one.

[@hjuikkll]

​@@herrakaarme The british parlamentary sessions are a great source of entertainment.

[@zoolkhan]

@@herrakaarme oooooodä......ooda...oooodä....orderrrr

[@freespiritable]

You have instead a racist Suella trying to cover her incapability of doing anything.

[@srfh2]

Thank God for the Finns. Good people.

[@skymaster4121]

You cant help but respect this man 👍 Congratulations Finland 🙌👏

[@cteal2018]

I am impressed, If this is a true representation of the Finnish people, then you should be proud. Smart, articulate, and logical... you are a welcomed addition to NATO.

[@littlemouse7066]

This is how a real democracy looks and is represented. Proud of our finnish friends.

[@sunrise560]

He's a very wise president. I have seen various interviews with him. Greetings from Germany.

[@tamasgyorffy1]

You Finns have a great President, and your Prime Min is cool too !!! regards from Hungary.

[@mr.renovator4859]

Finnish president rocks 👍🏻🇸🇪

[@Puleczech]

Warm welcomes for Finland in NATO! Greetings from Czechia.

[@JosephGibson]

Its not guaranteed yet and there is a Russian build-up of forces near Finnish border.

[@Puleczech]

@@JosephGibson Honestly, any Russian attempt at Finland at this point is a complete suicide mission for Russia. And I am pretty sure they (Russian officials) know it themselves.

[@kyyyni]

@Joseph Gibson What "buildup of forces"? According to legitimate intelligence sources (not propaganda videos) Russia has been emptying its garrisons literally everywhere in order to send more troops to Ukraine.

[@juri_xiii9977]

Thanks Czechia..!

[@herrakaarme]

@@JosephGibson There isn't. In fact most of the Russian troops that used to be next to Finland have been shipped off to Ukraine, unsurprisingly. Over the past decade Russia actually increased the military presence near Finland, but that's over now. There's only a tolen force left anymore. Not that it matters since nobody's going to attack Russia, the biggest nuclear power in the world. Russia only needs enough troops to observe the border and catch any crazy civilians trying to cross it illegally, which doesn't even happen every year.

[@renatob9909]

Nordic people are cool! 🤟

[@jeffsiegwart]

I am glad to see Finland joining NATO. Russia took 11 percent of Finland's territory in March of 1940. I believe Russia would take more land from Finland if it could. Being a member of NATO will prevent that.

[@kyyyni]

2:00 Finland has actually a reserve of 900000 personnel, oit of which ca. 300000 can be fielded at one time.

[@jussimakarussi]

Well yes and no, 300-350k is the number usually quoted as the active reserve assumed capable of frontline duty. 900k is just about every able body that has gone through military training in the last 30 years.

[@alohatraveler]

Intelligent, calm, measured, reserved leadership. We need more like him

[@hybridarmyoffreeworld]

This guy 🇫🇮is awesome. How a politician should be, doing his best at work and being honest about it.

[@superbrian113]

Yes- Finlands awareness has made an example for most western countries. Espcially I like they have made so many shelters for almost everybody (80 pct of the population) . My country Danmark has neglected the danger for years and even cancelled bomshelters- leaving the population out in the stormy weather. In my previous job I tried to stop the cancellation of a bomb shelter and was treated like a paranoid fool.

[@flemminglundh7424]

Focus on the interview, and let us handle our own matters in private.

[@ssc00p]

Though... it was Baltic countries and Poland which were saying (warning) a lot before 28.03.2022 what going to happen in the eastern front... there were very few which took those warnings seriously enough. Even Niinistö did "nothing" prior the attack...

[@hjuikkll]

​@@ssc00p invasion of Crimea was lied about and made too complicated, for the average western citizen to react properly to. No one is saying, that Russia's soft-power propaganda did not work, but hey who remebers any of that anymore. And the shelters are actually required to be built and maintained, by law.

[@ZalvaTionZ]

@@ssc00p Some in Baltics also didn't do good enough job internally preparing infrastructure even though we were fully aware, although it is somewhat justifiable due to how bad of a starting position USSR occupation left us.

[@leodoingthings1706]

@@hjuikkll Crimea was joined by fake referendum, just like invasion of iraq started on some bombing of 911, just a military operation on terrorism

[@ronfeldman4386]

I believe that this was a very important interview for every American to watch. Americans have different views on Russia since they haven't experienced wars or destruction that the Russians have caused over the last 100 years. I stood on guard during the cold war, Knowing that Russia(Soviet Union) could actually invade any country they saw fit. Knowing this we were 100% prepared to counter anything that Russia (Soviet Union) tried Slava Ukrayini 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@henryseidel5469]

The Soviets have not caused destruction but they suffered destruction from June 1941. Without Stalin's Red Army no British or American soldier would ever have touched European ground. After-made stories are fakes and lies from today's viewpoint. When Eisenhower was standing side by side with Stalin on the Cremlin Wall the Westerners could be happy to have such strong allies. Bandera Ukraine collaborated with Hitler helping him take the Jews to concentration camps. Today they are turned into Hollywood heroes because everything is directed against Russia. American lickspittles.

[@ebthedoc4992]

Thanks for this interview with President Sauli Niinisto. The Finnic-Uguric Complex is not in my linguistic repertoire, but I know my Baltic / Nordic history, of “Stalin’s Finger,” and that Vlad Vladimirovitch is deathly afraid of losing the Finns’ Homeland Karelia, which Iron Joe stole near the end of WW II. Murmansk is possibly even more important to Putin’s Kremlin Mob, than Sevastopol !!!

[@francisdec1615]

I think Finland should get back all of Finnish Karelia and in addition East Karelia and Kola. Russia should be dismantled.

[@henryseidel5469]

@@francisdec1615 Where will you start if you think the borderlines from after WW2 should be revised ?

[@juri_xiii9977]

@@francisdec1615 We will.. Koti on koti..

[@intensemint7800]

​@@francisdec1615 That's a lovely idea in theory, but most Finns don't really want that land back. It's been through the "russian midas", meaning it's pretty much in ruins. It would cost an arm and a leg to restore it to our standard of living, so, no. The only place I might've liked was Viipuri, Karelia's biggest town and my grandparents' home town. But alas, the time for its return is long gone, it too is derelict and filled with russians.

[@henryseidel5469]

@@intensemint7800 Where will you start changing European borderlines again, which were the result of WW2 ?

[@teijaalanko5165]

Sauli Niinistö on erittäin pätevä Suomen Presidentti. I love this my Country President, its very good people 👍🇫🇮🌏🌅❤👌🇫🇮

[@soniahamilton9914]

Very good interview. I like Finlands leader, a solid man, he answers straight and to the point. Finland is impressive at how their country has been steered through the years.

[@abcMW1989]

Bravo, Finlanda 👍!

[@paulcoverdale8312]

He is spot on! Go Finland

[@zdenekdupal6479]

Very wise and pragmatic man this your president is dear Finns 👍 Welcome to NATO, you are very welcomed Regards from CZE 🇨🇿🤝🇫🇮

[@andymartinez767]

Good on him, someone with integrity

[@yp77738yp77739]

He’d get my vote for president of a world government. A rare politician whom thinks before he speaks or acts. You clever Finns!

[@gabsebast4256]

Soft spoken and brilliant; congratulations as a new member of Nato. God Bless your trip!

[@Jules-ix9ih]

It is great to hear the views of President Niinisto and it is good that in Finland they are very much awake to the threats of Putin. Thanks for a very informative interview. From Australia.

[@valsolo5085]

Clear and reasonable mind. Bravo Finland!

[@Marshadow69]

Memories of the Winter War 1940...extraordinary level of preparedness ....AND they have the best civilian shelters AND they have the best Saunas!!!

[@ERSCAUS]

I am envious of Finland for having such a good man in charge.

[@justine7188]

It was not him in charge when finland entered nato. It was sarin. Although he has excellent qualities

[@paahtopro3950]

@@justine7188 he was stilll the presideent and handles foreign politics. he couldve stopped nato if he wanted to

[@justine7188]

@@paahtopro3950 you do realise that on the basis of putin s actions finland wanted to join nato for defensive purposes. They can what happened to ukraine and that russia is the aggressor. You act like NATO was forced upon Finland, and they were forced to join. Can you also explain why former soviet states all joined NATO? like poland etc. Life was so good under Russia as head of USSR...

[@paahtopro3950]

@@justine7188 what. I never said we were forced to join nato and it was in our best intrest. All the former soviet countries joined nato tp get safety from russia

[@houseplant1016]

@@justine7188 "Life was so good under Russia as head of USSR", never laughed so hard in my life.

[@vvvv5287]

The concerns of Finland is appropriate as current situation in Ukraine speaks louder than words.

[@joseneves798]

I wish Portugal has a President like, this one. Congrats Finns!

[@Aussie-Mocha]

Cool 😎! Look forward to seeing some different perspectives and voices here! The Baltics are finally being heard! They have been warning us for decades.

[@kummer45]

This is a man that has a brain in his head. He is calmed, precise, exact, concise answering the questions.

[@julianbransky7168]

I love this man!!! And I am not even Finnish.

[@peterosterman5820]

In Finland we do not discuss with terrorists!

[@rokrok3434]

🤡

[@slb7429]

Not talking to Americans then?

[@Mustanaamio7]

We are selling weapons to Saudi Arabia and Turkey and both of these countries openly support islamic terrorists.

[@LebowskiDudeful]

@@slb7429 you bet, if USA occupied a country now, Finland would condemn them just as it condemned USA going to Iraq. 95% were against it, and now 95% is against of Russia waging war with Europe.

[@Rybka4376]

​@@slb7429 no talking to russian terrorists

[@192859]

Great interview Mr Sauli speaks with integrity

[@anttim8788]

Nini hu

[@anttim8788]

Ninichu

[@FastTrack-1]

Very likeable leader. The ultimate Diplomat.

[@goldengoatfilms98]

Very impressive leader. Congratulations to the Finns for electing President Niinisto! 🇬🇧 ❤️ 🇫🇮

[@Dave_Br]

now Finland is a puppet of America like the UK, always grovelling

[@jannehedman68]

I love our president. Strong, clear and smart.

[@Mark13091961]

Its not difficult to see why, impressive individual (from a UK perspective, especially compared to our recent succession of idiots)

[@she825]

Brainwashed with the Americans. This will all backfire.

[@aidasmatulaitis5175]

Why would Russia have a choice to decide what other countries want to ally with?? Russia should stfu and live their own life then tell other Europian countries what to do.

[@londop.a.3048]

It is just a typical example of russians behavior, other nations are not valued at all and they want dominate independent neighboring countries. No one should wonder why there are now 31 countries in NATO and the number is growing. Russia can look in the mirror

[@Pifagorass]

He's an amazing 😍 politician!

[@lacai527]

as Finnish never think much of Niinistö, start of Ukraine he was too kind to Russia and Putin, Sure i get it he has much power in hes mouth, my respect to him started to rise when we applied to NATO and he said: Look in mirror, you did this. i bet lots of it was because he did not even want to say if hes positive or negative about NATO, so he would not effect peoples willingness to join/not join.

[@michaelberentsen148]

Read an artice about him recently, he is probibly the wisest president I can think of. You finns can be very proud of him. 🇫🇮🇸🇪

[@JohnTavastian]

I just wish we can choose as great of a president as him. His term ends next year. He has served since 2012, one term is 6 years and 2 is the maximum a person can serve.

[@henryseidel5469]

The Finns will be faced with a lot more of Russian nukes and form another American launching site. What a progress to be proud of !

[@banaalinahka385]

@@henryseidel5469 Go to sleep russian bot :D

[@henryseidel5469]

@@banaalinahka385 Nice way of describing world history. You must be a very educated guy.

[@JimiReader]

I like how people are always happy in Finland. 😂🤣 By the way, I'm a Finn, and my president is smart and brave. So respect. ❤️🇫🇮🇺🇦🇷🇺🇸🇯🇸🇪

[@peterjanoff]

Good interview!

[@TommyLind-qx8ey]

Big respect and thanks to Finland. Finland is on the front line of the free world protecting the other European countries from Russian aggression. Warm greetings from Germany 🖖

[@robertplant2059]

Germany and France need a leader like this, with brains and balls, not Putin's ball in their mouths. Puxxy euros are at fault, decades of capitulation.

[@skymaster4121]

😂😂😂😂 2:33: the automatic subtitles bot translating the presidents speech: “ we bought alot of F35s to protect our photos”. Yes. Finnish people really cherish their memories! 2:45: “we are prepared to take our children to protect the border line” 😂😂😂 Those automated subtitles bots really need an upgrade

[@barrygaynor1025]

Well done, Finland.

[@OriginalThisAndThat]

I liked how Sauli Niinistö said in his NATO speech that Finland will still keep up the strong defence forces even tho we joined NATO. Thats not a case in most NATO countries. I see that some counties seem to rely more staying behind NATO curtain than upkeep their armies without cutting military budgets.

[@derduebel]

The quicker you acknowledge realities, the quicker you can take important steps.

[@northernandyboy]

Last time I check our border was a bit longer than 135 miles with Russia. 832 miles (1340 km) to be precise.

[@duhni4551]

It kind of felt good for a second to think how peaceful our lives would be with that short border though

[@HoseTheBeast]

Sauli holds the military rank of Captain. Remember all capable men serve in the finnish defense forces. I think this is why most of us have a very profound understanding of preparedness while being calm and collected. Even through the peaceful times while Finland developed more trade with Russia etc. militarily for the past 80 years we have only trained for one single objective: defending our home against an enemy coming from the east. We are not afraid, we are prepared.

[@redblueiris]

Finland can't be afraid of Russia because Russia is beneath them in every way you can imagine lol

[@Beachgirl1]

Okay, Adolf.

[@mixlllllll]

​@@Beachgirl1 Sure, Vlad.

[@Beachgirl1]

@@mixlllllll Sure, Schwab.

[@mixlllllll]

@@Beachgirl1 Da da, Pjotr

[@cteal2018]

They even make better Vodka than the Russians.

[@breadwinneryt]

Class act!

[@dibruka7240]

Nobody wans to talk to Putler. Nobody.

[@henryseidel5469]

Why do you call him Putler ? Wasn't is Mannerheim that collaborated with Hitler ?

[@JoshSweetvale]

"I will if there's a benefit." Dirty job, but someone's gotta do it.

[@JoshSweetvale]

​@@henryseidel5469 If it walks like a totalitarian, quacks like a demagogue, and bites like an ultranationalist, it's a fascist.

[@dibruka7240]

@@henryseidel5469 Mannerheim defended Finland against Soviet invasion. He did not like Hitler at all but German attack against Soviet army was in benefit of Finland. He did what he needed to do and Finland kept it's independence by causing massive long lasting unsustainable losses to the enemy.

[@MarcF.Nielssen]

It's not a 135 mile border. Journalists should know the basics.

[@sherytravelholic]

PROUD OF YOU FINLAND UR HEROIC, PEACE GLORY PROSPERITY N SUCCESS TO FINLAND , THIS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY IS SO BEAUTIFUL LOVE TO THEM , FROM A PAKISTANI TOURIST ,SALUTE TO YOUR COURAGE UR DIGNITY UR SO GENTLE N RESPECTFUL N WISE PEOPLE WESTERN NATIONS SHOULD BE FULLY UNITED FOR THEIR FREEDOM LIBERTY N PRINCIPLES THEY SHOULD ALL SUPPORT EACH OTHER WE ALL NEED PEACE MY DEAR FELLOWS PEACE BE UPON U PEACE ON BEAUTIFUL MY FAVORITE USA PEACE TO THE WORLD GOD BLESS EUROPE N USA

[@richardhenry5961]

Finland's President put our Republican leaders to shame. Leader that lead.

[@L333gok]

One thing that’s respectable about him is that he doesn’t shove his political opinions down everyone’s throat. You should take notes ;)

[@Ron13579]

Keep on digging your own grave Putler. The free world and the oppressed in the Authoritarian world thank you Karim Khan for the giant step forward you've just taken to strengthen the judicial arm of the the rule of law in international affairs. Welcome aboard, Finland.

[@henryseidel5469]

What 'Free' world ? You should start your legend with the War crimes western governments committed in the past eighty years. A neverending story.

[@GhostRavenFIN]

He's from a party I never vote for, but I'm proud to call him my president. He's kickass. Big boots to be filled next year, surely.

[@tuijakarttunen9164]

Agree 100%. Didn`t vote for him because I didn`t really know what he was made of at the time. I`d sure vote for him for third term if it was possible. Big boots to fill, for sure.

[@christreadwell1737]

This guy has it to a tee.👍💯

[@Integratedsful]

I think that dude was one of they few and also probably because he had much contact with pjutin before war knew pjutin was fucked up and he thought it could happen, its like that saying, "keep your friends close but keep your enemies closer" kind of summarizes the decision to keep the military forced intact, bur they are also border to border with the russian country, go Finland oh yeah, 😎

[@lunhil12]

Finns don't mince words and they know Russia very well from their own history.

[@arikotiranta2689]

Yes,

[@henryseidel5469]

Why didn't the Russians occupy Finland in the past eighty years ? Would have been an easy job for them .