Russian tourists to Finland greeted with Ukrainian anthem | AFP

[@alkazeicer9616]

Finland has old scars from ruzzias aggression and knows well what Ukraine is going through right now

[@southpole4776]

ya. when finland was a nazi scoundral

[@hailarwotanaz5848]

@@mynamestim8117 They’re not literally going through the border dummy

[@elcormoran1]

Are they gonna play , siria, libian and Irak anthem when américan and nato including Finland invade and kill civilians to get oil For américans

[@Sinister_Ball]

Ukraine is the aggressor.

[@michaelbee2165]

@@hailarwotanaz5848 He didn't say anything about the border, dummy.

[@dimasskarabas]

One love to Finland from Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@viper_fan]

💙💙💙 💛💛💛

[@wonneproppen-jb2jm]

So from Germany and of Course SLAVA UKRAINE!

[@duhni4551]

You guys keep fighting, you are almost there =) Russian politicians are starting to turn against Putin, they intend to send letter to Duma day after tomorrow, demanding that Putin will be trialed for treason =)

[@jahlahbrine843]

@@wonneproppen-jb2jm no

[@fatalmokrane]

An ukrainian with a profile picture from the Queen of England, probably the most criminal empire that has ever existed, hilarious.

[@whybndsu]

That Russian tourist who publicly stated that he understands the Ukrainians, that not all Russians want this war and not all Russians are for Putin is really really brave. Bless you

[@ImForwardlook]

Just calling it war is enough to put him in prison....

[@whybndsu]

@@Ore_no_nawa_Eren_Yeager seems like a huge stretch there buddy

[@dallas9397]

@@whybndsu it’s true

[@whybndsu]

@@dallas9397 ya know Russians arent a hive mind centered arou d Putin

[@mctapoutos7426]

He's dead

[@ct5625]

I would love to visit Finland, looks like a beautiful country with good people who understand right from wrong and are willing and able to take a moral stand.

[@antza4393]

please do visit us instead of ruzzian tourists and show your support.

[@F.C.77]

It's the country with the highest suicidal rate in Europe. Enjoy it.

[@Soundsphun]

Yeah we do love human rights and equality. Plus the nature really is gorgeous! There are other things to see aswell of course.

[@kellychamberlain6093]

@@Soundsphun Like 25 dollar beers

[@monkofmayhem1373]

@@antza4393 i was in your lovely country last year. (Irish not ruzzian!) very nice people and good food!

[@_DomeCzech]

I, as a citizen of Czech Republic, applauded and congratulate the authorities of Finland for this gesture!

[@MrAniseable]

In some inyernational media they said that your last large protest was not about costs of living but pro russian.... ;P

[@retkvi]

@@MrAniseable It was about skyrocketing energy prices, and also some pro russians came, so 50/50.

[@lilphilosophy481]

Sheep 🐑

[@Hastur876]

@@MrAniseable There are a fair number of fascists in Czechia. There are also Serb "refugees" who go around agitating for fascism for their ally Russia.

[@lukasbartl8344]

@@Hastur876 You are mistaken, mate. I was born and raised in the Czech Republic and what you are saying is simply not true. Fascists are pretty much in every country, but they usually are a tiny portion of the population and they dont have any influence whatsoever, which is exactly the case of my country, if there even are some fascists here.

[@hugmc]

Finland sounds like a good destination for world tours now

[@cdl0]

Always has been. Go there! It is much better than it looks in pictures and videos.

[@aquariumlife2929]

Yes...they will actually earn more tourists by banning russians

[@Layingflat]

Finland is a beautiful place. Ive been the a few times.

[@NotinEzugo]

@Lynette Agueda Respect

[@cnordegren]

Been there and want to return. Love that fried fish snack.

[@brianfreeman8290]

Also I, as a citizen of Britain, applaud and congratulate the authorities of Finland for this gesture !

[@elcormoran1]

What about when britain and the U.S. invade libia, siria and Irak, including Finland who fough along your side to steal those countries oil reserve, are You gonna congratulate and applaud too

[@JoshSweetvale]

Then send your planes.

[@lcelandicPenguins]

the citizens did nothing wrong, why punish them?

[@luapseirffej]

@@lcelandicPenguins I wouldn't want insurgent forces coming in prior to an invasion to set up air strikes. Putin has shown himself to be a fucking liar.

[@jvbndofvbnebe]

@@lcelandicPenguins Nobody is being punished, it's just a special anthem operation

[@leeengelsman1855]

Finland one of the truely great nations of the world.

[@sarcasmo57]

Sure, Finland is great. But how cool would it be if we didn't have nations some day? If the people of the world could be less segregated than that, could all get along and work of toward common goals, etc. Personally, I think that that is the only way we can survive in the long run.

[@pate7179]

@@sarcasmo57 yeah everyone should learn finnish and learn our culture

[@ricktellon3755]

A great country of 4 million people. To be scared of, Russians! 🤣

[@t2216]

Yeah they have Sisu that is why. Estonians are similar, but smaller place. We visit each other

[@femmet]

They weren't so great in WW2. Fascist bastards.

[@andrewwolles1429]

I saw almost all my Russian friends in Finland at rallies in support of Ukraine. Other Russian friends in Austria collected humanitarian aid. Because Russians who have been in much freer European countries understand more what is wrong with modern Russia. They disgusted by the established regime. Therefore, it is ridiculous to think that the anthem of Ukraine should annoy the already pro-Western Russians who hate Putin. On the contrary, it warms our soul. This is an expression of support for the country and the people at this terrible time. It's a gesture that shows that people do care. This is very human and inspires faith and hope. Because for Russians, this is not Russia's war against Ukraine, it is a fight against the tyranny of the Putin regime. This is a battle against everything disgusting that he is: abomination, deception, corruption, unscrupulousness, hypocrisy, misanthropy. Many are mistaken in thinking that Putin's regime is the regime of the Nazis. Or that it is the regime of the Italian fascists. Or that it's some kind of racism or chauvinism. No, it's not like that. Putin's regime is not even pro-Russian. That's why every sane person is against it, especially Russians and Ukranians. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@fabiansaerve]

You have great friends but many still believe Russian propaganda. Even in the west…

[@crissdiamond1907]

Big love to our sisters and brothers of Finland🇸🇪❤️🇫🇮

[@kristiinaparkkisenniemi8680]

Tack❤️

[@claudiotavares9580]

Historically your country humiliated, tortured and slaughtered the finnish people for a much long time that Russia. Swedes back then didn't even see fins as humans equals to them, only as savages.

[@crissdiamond1907]

@Ralph …you must be Ralph from the Simpsons🤣

[@braindisorder5043]

No we are not brothers. Sorry.

[@crissdiamond1907]

@@braindisorder5043 maybe not you, but there are a lot more people then you… so sorry ,I still have sisters and brothers from Finland😊✌🏻

[@stanciuflorin5328]

And I, as a citizen of Romania, applauded and congratulate the authorities of Finland for this gesture!

[@leonardolandriel6081]

jajajajaja

[@37-GARLIC]

Ti-am gasit Tu roman sa zici aci-sa bre .. no ni tu la el CE zice fa

[@paulobrancosilva]

IM PORTUGUESE BUT MY SON IS ROMANIAN 4 Y OLD LIVING IN CAMPINA I TRAVEL THERE OFTEN AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE ROMANIA 🇷🇴 TAKING A MORE MODERN APPROACH BECAUSE IT CAN IMPROVE A LOT ECONOMY SOCIAL AND POLITICAL FIELDS I DO HOPE MY SON CAN LIVE ON A BETTER FUTURE THERE

[@stanciuflorin5328]

@@paulobrancosilva With the Russians at our borders? We try to develop as we can.... I would like to see how Portugal would have fared after 50 years of communism brought by the Russians. In 33 years we have achieved a lot but we still have many fights to fight for Romania to be where we want...

[@stanciuflorin5328]

@@mynamestim8117 Yes, Romania! #REZIST Ukraine!

[@gabergeron]

Thank you Finland for showing solidarity to Ukraine Glory to Ukraine 💙💛

[@experienceedits]

@Leland Jumper and they still do a pretty good job at kicking ass recently

[@Gameboygenius]

@Leland Jumper and Russia is the one legged man. When Russia tries to mobilize the other leg so Russia can finally kick some ass, the leg tries to flee to another country. Russia has nothing to win in this conflict. The people of Russia understand this very clearly when they are now sent to war against their will.

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

lol...this is funny

[@milanrastislavstefanik1918]

Huge respect and Love to Finland from Slovakia 🇸🇰💖🇫🇮

[@zepter00]

Well done...my fellow Finish friends behind „Baltic lake”. Greetings from Poland.

[@SergeyPRKL]

It is good that we all that have border with Russia, are friends together. Greetings from Finnish Lapland. Slava Ukraini!

[@taneeshajackson1817]

Baltic sea

[@jounisuninen]

@@taneeshajackson1817 "NATO lake"

[@taneeshajackson1817]

@@jounisuninen Its a literal sea

[@marcm.]

I am extremely impressed with this action on the part of Finland, exactly the type of action that I have been asking to be done from the start of the war, I am so glad that we can respect one of the greatest countries in this world... Finland

[@antza4393]

I am so proud that my hometown shows support to Ukraine and Finland limits tourist visas for shopping tourists who dont worry about war and enjoy holiday and shopping in my hometown.

[@damiensullivan741]

@@antza4393 You're doing Russia a favour by blocking tourist visas . Why the f..k would any Russian want to visit the Ukrainian neo-nazis loving EU anyway .

[@duhni4551]

I think it is safe to say that whole Western wold have been there for Ukraine, i just wish we could make actual military intervention, this war is about so much more than people realizes.

[@damiensullivan741]

@@duhni4551 Yeah , let's take it to nuclear war level shall we ?

[@duhni4551]

@@damiensullivan741 Wouldn't happen, Russia is just a lot of bark and 0 actions when it comes down to it, take it from a Finn. Russia doesn't see Ukraine to be a threat for their home land's existence, they even announced as much just couple of weeks ago. No one is that mad that they would destroy the whole world, them selves included. Nukes are just empty threat.

[@firstuser4832]

I love it. Way to go Finland!

[@MegaMarlboro666]

As a citizen of Croatia and EU I support my european sisters and brothers from Finland. Glory to Ukraine!🇺🇦

[@korallrev3497]

tako je brate pozz iz SWE

[@jamesvandemark2086]

Finns DO have a sense of humor........ and long memories.

[@cathal4921]

Yes a lot of humor, as I recall it visiting this place 12 years ago it was not only Sibelius. As soon as the noise from the water grew very loud the music changed to Heavy Metal. Loooove the Finns!

[@Danny.0788]

Were with you all the way Finland. Can't wait to visit in the near future. Greetings from USA

[@MICHAEL-wg2lh]

Ahhh the USA have done what Russia is doing X10 more lol hypocrisy

[@cx3622]

Another USA bot

[@cx3622]

@@mostlyshorts7462 ironic being an american bot

[@antza4393]

Yes and near future we are brothers in arms, ignore those putler bots.

[@duhni4551]

Welcome =) I suggest summer if you are not in to winter =D In case you are, then visit Lapland, always snowy winters there =)

[@wishingonthemoon1]

This. Is. Brilliant. You go, Finland. So much respect from me ❤️ Slava Ukraine

[@zviola25]

Natzi supporter. Educate yourself before you support Ukraine.

[@башарал]

0:50 I hope there is no repercussions for this man speaking his mind when he returns home!

[@aquariumlife2929]

Yes i agree . ...one of few

[@millmoormichael6630]

He was careful with his words.

[@aquariumlife2929]

Tho most russian tourists are putins supporters and ukrainian haters

[@aquariumlife2929]

@Sanna-Mary really sad. I knew most of russians support Putin but not that much tho...waw

[@aquariumlife2929]

@Sanna-Mary i really do not care about whatever happens to russia anymore....the sympathy i had for russia is getting shorter and shorter...not a place i intend to visit ever...contrary to Ukraine which i pretend to visit one day

[@thomasputko1080]

What a beautiful gesture from great Finish people. Love from Poland.❤

[@g.b.r.1222]

kinda petty. Those are just tourists. They have nothing to do with what's going on in Ukraine

[@kubsonixd6845]

@@g.b.r.1222 who cares it's their country so they can play there whatever they want

[@LoveFactorySweatShop]

1:10 you can tell he's choosing his words carefully if FSB is watching.

[@giacomoferrieri2668]

I'm surprised he used the word «war».

[@RomanDobs]

Так! Це є Лукс! Much respect Finland 🇫🇮 ally of Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@Kellethorn]

As an American, this makes me want to visit Finland more.

[@filipkirovski5823]

Well they need to greet you with Iraqi, Afghani, Yugoslav, lybian and many more country anthems that were destroyed by your country. How does that feel?

[@fairman1455]

As a citizen of the civilized world, Me too

[@MrTurretless]

@@filipkirovski5823You're a very funny guy :)

[@MrTurretless]

@john doe You mean like Russia has been doing it for several hundred years?

[@MrTurretless]

@john doe And like Mughals, Turks, Mongols, crusaders, Huns, Romans, Greeks, Egyptians, Hittites, Assyrians...

[@anipanim4310]

nice one Finland for standing up for tyranny and supporting Ukraine greetings from UK

[@jounisuninen]

@john doe Tyranny vs tyranny? Anyway, the only illegal aggressor there is Russia. Difficult to get your point.

[@cashewsinc.5647]

@john doe İvan, go home. Nobody is listening.

[@Defiant1940]

Fantastic gesture. Some Ukrainian flags flying prominently in the bigger and more popular tourist spots wouldn't go amiss either.

[@syruptippedwaffles1525]

Recently visited Germany for work, UA flags almost everywhere and loved every second of it. It will be the first year as an American I will happily pay my taxes

[@MDBond220s]

What about Yemen?

[@Aurinkohelmi]

There is, at least in Helsinki there is Ukrainian flags all around :)

[@dulguunjargal1199]

@@MDBond220s "bUT uS cOmMiTEd wArCRiMeS iN tHE mIDdlE eASt"-🇷🇺🤡

[@manjelos]

@@MDBond220s Whataboutism...

[@oneGodtobe]

Much respect to Finland for taking these measures. Native Finn people know what is important in life unlike some money-seeking transplants.

[@sweetchiliheat7866]

-unlike some money-making transplant So basically every politician?

[@jiivee63]

@Gigachad Kekkonen Greed is not limited in the west. There are much more greedy people in Russia. How many times have the russian leaders robbed their people? I.e..Putin has stolen over 2000 billion dollars from the Russian people.

[@donquixote1502]

Very well said 👍👍 It´s not too late for some European "Superpowers" to start helping Ukraine for real!

[@Subher0]

Epic. I love Fins and their mentality and approach to things. They kicked the Soviets in the nuts, built their whole country full of bunkers and they spit in the face of people who wish others harm. They cold bro, they cold.... 🤣

[@antza4393]

Yes we are and almost all male are trained in military and ruzzia knows this.

[@lcelandicPenguins]

but tourists did nothing wrong

[@Subher0]

@@lcelandicPenguins Most Russians support Putin, so most Russians will have him. I say we only give asylum to the skilled and learned Russian.

[@lcelandicPenguins]

@@Subher0 even if they were true (which it isnt since the support rate is 38) then their will be some russians that dont like the war and all of them will be hated as well?

[@Subher0]

@@lcelandicPenguins Who's talking about hating? I'm talking about tourist visas. I know people in Russia. They talk with other Russian people behind closed doors, and most people agree with tge war or don't care enough to be bothered. Normally this is not a great way to draw conclusions, however, any number you cite must come from Russia, and those numbers cannot be trusted at all. My sense is that Russians either support or are otherwise apathetic. I believe they can stay in Russia for the time being.

[@tobiaslundqvist.71]

Our Brothers! Long live Finland! Greetings from Sweden! and Slava Ukraina! 💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛

[@MrO2T102]

There's also a street painted with the colors of the Ukrainian flag in the same city. Which is called Imatra.

[@Buttercup697]

Now that’s a very polite way to troll Russia. Good on ya Finland!

[@ivansyzchkyez7148]

bro the Russians are just trying to have a good time in Finland and they’re blasted with the Ukrainian anthem. I’ll just be like “stfu I’m just trying to have a good time here”

[@namastezen3300]

@@ivansyzchkyez7148 Russians don't deserve to have a good time while their country is invading their enviable neighbor. All the best regards to you 🙏 Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦👍

[@francescozambaldi8212]

Russians loves music, expecially the slave ones 🤣🤣

[@shadowsamurai4074]

@@ivansyzchkyez7148 And what about the people Russia is killing who also wanted a 'good time'

[@pokemilfhunter622]

@@ivansyzchkyez7148 not when europe blocks you from entering it

[@suzy5166]

Finland.... you are rock and roll 👏👏👏 long live Finland 💙💛💙💛

[@anomymouse5043]

Finland is the only country, to my knowledge, that gives military support to Ukraine without any public explanations. Russians can figure it out later. We Finns should, however, upscale the military support to Ukraine. Look the support that smaller Estonia is giving to Ukraine.

[@Dimetropteryx]

As a Finn, I agree. We have a military industry and a lot of Soviet and Russian made equipment in long term storage that needs to be phased out and replaced. We could be providing Ukraine with everything from ammunition, to small arms, to vehicles and surface vessels, to communications equipment.

[@duhni4551]

I hope we have provided systems and gear for winter fighting along with strategies and knowledge about it. If that is the case and Ukrainians can implement that to their strategies, they will steam roll over Russians no matter what the conditions are in Ukraine.

[@andrewwolles1429]

As a Russian I hope Finland will check how some very close to Putin persons got their citizenships and how they use it. Because it makes them feel that they can do whatever they want with Russia, Ukraine. Steal money from Russia, Ukraine leave ruins they made. Move and live happily in Finland. I understand that it could be profitable for some of Finnish citizens to get a part of these stolen money but we also should admit that this politics gone too far. If Putin's system wasn't so corrupted, if Russians would believe in reasons to fight, Putin would go further after Ukraine, even to Moldova and other countries making this sitution worse maybe causing big devastating war. We would all suffer much more. Maybe it is better to point out those who had deal with Putin. Polititians who legitimized Putin every single time after "elections". As always there is no easy way out of the situation we are in. But we need at least to take some important steps. Not just ban Russians from EU since there is no democracy in Russia. I'm sure that in that way they shift your attention to some meaningless things from people who are close to power to some regulars who does not have any power. Get rid of Putin's network of agents in Europe. It would be great to expose Putin's offshore money. Stop provide equipment for riot police. Also almost huge amount of money Putin have, he got from EU, not from Russians. 87 billions of Euro from the EU since February 24th. For the resources that goes through a pipe through the same Ukraine! In the end, I have a feel that nowadays Russia is not like Germany from the WWII. It is much more Germany from the WWI. I afraid if people in any country will allow populist take the power or wact according to emotions from propaganda, not reason, it will cause revanchism and history could repeat itself again. But it is obvious. Putin will lose. Humanity should win. Thank you, Finland for adequate and humane policy and support in this fight 🇫🇮 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@yksvaan1690]

Finland has given about €100m in aid and weapons and spent an extra €2bn on its own military this year. Estonia at 1/4 the pop and 1/5 the GDP has given about €300m. However, Estonia is getting back about $130m in US Foreign Military Funding and about €150m from EU's European Peace Facility. And good for them! But Finland, not yet in NATO and a net payer in EU, simply has to have this priority right now. We are keeping artillery shells and rifle ammo flowing to Ukraine. Lapua is reportedly working three shifts, at full production volume...

[@anomymouse5043]

@@yksvaan1690 First: I was not aware of Estonia getting significant money from EU and US. They do naturally deserve it, as they are clearly high on Putin's list of planned genocides. Second: It is brilliant that Lapua is doing three shifts. Third, we indeed spent quite some money on fighter planes. Still I would urge our politicians to do more. Even if Russia would win something in this war, it would seriously have to collect itself, before attacking, say Estonia, Finland or Georgia. So we could play this in a risky manner. Other ways to help: What if our professional military people would take couple of months vacations in Ukraine? They could give a helping hand to Ukraine people and return to Finland with first hand knowledge on what is required to fight Russia. Same would go for all Eastern European countries. Yet another way to help: It seems that only Western countries are worried about the escalation of the war. Is it so that Kremlin leaders and Russia would go unharmed in all escalations. War should be openly escalated to Russian soil. Russia has clearly shown that it is OK to target power plants in this war. So power plants should go boom also in Russia. Preferably for mysterious reasons. Stay strong Ukraine!

[@wehosrmthink7510]

Brave and principled Finns! 🇫🇮 Much love for your beautiful free country from 🇺🇸 !

[@JH-pv6rd]

Well done Suomi! Love from Lithuania ❤️

[@lazysmoker55]

you gotta love FINLAND /way to go from USA

[@lukasz.adamski]

Russians should be thankfull that they don't have to play old "spot the finnish sniper" game.

[@creativeandaliveat65]

The wartime song with lyrics "we aim between the eyes, that will halt the Russians for sure..." Perhaps a little too provocative music choice at this time, otherwise a catchy tune...

[@lukasz.adamski]

@@creativeandaliveat65 Sounds great. Is it possible to find it on YT? If not then can you give me name of this song at least. I'd be very grateful.

[@creativeandaliveat65]

@@lukasz.adamski kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2TOfXynhtOlqrc I wish you could understand the lyrics; they are quite graphic. Like Ukrainians now, the Finns didn't hold back against the Red Army in our time of war. I am sad to say, though, that many of those "Russian soldiers" were actually East Karelians and Ukrainians, as the Russian regime always used the peripheral people to fight their wars. Ukrainians are now facing conscripted Ukrainians from the occupied areas at the front lines. Putin thinks it's a win-win, when he gets Ukrainians to fight each another. I truly hope this nightmare is brought to a rightful end soon! Glory to Ukraine!

[@lukasz.adamski]

@@creativeandaliveat65 Thank you. It's true that I don't understand Finnish, and there is no translation to my language, so I can only hope that english translation is accurate enough. As for using miniorities it was always a russian tactics. They did it in Caucasus and central Europe. It's they standard "divide and conquer" tactics. That's why they panic now, when most of the world united against their barbaric state, and they can count only on allies like Belarus, North Korea and India.

[@jounisuninen]

@@lukasz.adamski kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2nbgJuvjtRrh9U Silmien Välliin | Finland/ Finlandiya | English Lyrics/Türkçe Altyazı | DFL

[@zscout370]

The Ukrainian anthem recording used by the dam operator was made by the US Navy Band.

[@duhni4551]

Didn't know that. I guess it is good example of how nations can cooperate in different levels, even with unexpected ones =)

[@suesun7072]

I wish my country Germany had the guts to do the same! Amazing gesture of solidarity!

[@F.C.77]

Enjoy chopping wood and cold shower.

[@Empobaer]

Tbh there are almost everywhere Ukrainians flags in the touristic areas (at least in Berlin). However, I also would appreciate more

[@suesun7072]

@@F.C.77 I won't have a cold shower. Actually, I could let the hot water run all day. We use geothermal energy and solar which covers 70% of our energy bill. Lame try fu..ing troll!

[@suesun7072]

@@Empobaer I was more on the visa and military support side of things. Yes, we have done more lately, but in the beginning, it was shameful to watch!

[@Empobaer]

@@suesun7072 I strongly agree on that :)!

[@sooz9433]

Man I SO admire Finland for taking a firm stand. 🇺🇦 🇫🇮

[@wat9177]

yeah because harassing people because of the nation their from will 100% stop the war

[@duhni4551]

@@wat9177 It won't, but it makes sure Russians understands that something is wrong with their country, you are aware that all the info they get is from Russian state media? For this reason many Finnish news papers translates to Russia now too =D

[@MrDevDkn]

@@wat9177 yeah, all those russians should feel the consequences. They’ve already shown they don’t care about all the atrocities their fellow citizens commit in Ukraine in their name and won’t do anything until they actually feel at least some inconveniences

[@wat9177]

@@MrDevDkn they dont have any power, putin is like a dictator, he will just stop any protest or resistance

[@MrDevDkn]

@@wat9177 that’s just a nice excuse. They can achieve everything if they are in large enough numbers. And if not - they could always sabotage the government machine as much as possible from the inside. Buy they just don’t. They prefer an evening in front of the tv and a nice vacation in Europe. Ukrainians are in a far tougher spot, but still they massively protested against the armed army in the occupied territores and now are making life for the occupants as hard as possible by constantly eliminating local leaders and collaborators. Are we hearing anything similar from Russia? The answer is kind of obvious…

[@jakubmierzejewski961]

Hey Finland! During next vacations I'll be spending money in your country! Love!

[@ampuhaukka113]

welcome! if you need advice in places to visit, things to do, ask!

[@boyan7227]

The things this young politician said will remain in my heart forever...: there is much more Important values than price of electricity.

[@Thetequilashooter1]

This is wonderful! Go Finland!

[@vilismissa5156]

Erittäin hyvä - kaikilla latvialaisilla on sama idea!!!

[@helloxonsfan]

Keep up the great work Finland! 👍

[@MrO2T102]

I live in this city and I see that dam everyday. The town is called Imatra. SUOMI MAINITTU, TORILLA TAVATAAN🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@Pilipali420]

Vittu spooky setti nähä imatra YT:SSÄ sitte ku itekki satun näillä mailla liikkumaan päivittäin

[@albin2232]

Love and Respect to the Great Nation of Finland 🇫🇮

[@jujuUK68]

I thought it looked familiar. I went there in in 1988 for a holiday. stayed at an amazing Youth Hostel. Weirdly I thought I recognised it, before you even said where it was!

[@wishingonthemoon1]

If you’re Russian, and you’re not for Putin, then you shouldn’t be bothered by the Ukrainian National Anthem… In fact, you should be for it. And if it makes you uncomfortable, maybe you should revisit that “not for Putin” statement.

[@natureblank1401]

I see we're starting to normalize harassment of Russian citizens and projection of russophobia. But no matter how hard you Ukranian whimps try and convert Russians into anti Government traitors through oppresion and "punishments", the truth will eventually prevail.

[@16randomcharacters]

I think he was talking about the visa restrictions, not so much the anthem.

[@hmmmm1040]

You can be bothered by both putin's after terrible things he did and ukrainian anthem and flag after terrible things you've seen. That's not black and white question. You obviously never been massively bullied just because of your nationality

[@kelseyh7918]

I am Canadian and hope to visit Finland one day :)

[@Crusader-9]

Thank you Finland.......Slava Ukraini !!!

[@mollythefatcat956]

#stopPutinWar #standWithUkraine Bravo! Thank you Finland! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@CCP-Lies]

Since when do you acknowledge Ukraine exists? This war?

[@cashewsinc.5647]

@@CCP-Lies Go back to playing Roblox. Nobody cares.

[@GeneralWinter9]

Do not tell me what to do and who to support.

[@vilismissa5156]

Very good -for all Latvians have the same idea!!!

[@Elena-cj3tw]

As I know Russians are not allowed anymore in Baltic states. Who are you going to play Ukrainian hymn for?

[@bag3lmonst3r72]

The music you hear at the start of the video is the Karelia Suite. Much of Karelia was taken from Finland by Russia in WWII, so Finns know how it feels to lose territory to the Russians.

[@mostlyshorts7462]

Good to see Finland 🇫🇮 ❤️ to you from 🇺🇲

[@ilmaio]

Just lovely. The russian tourist blaming his own government especially.

[@mariana-askartelu]

Kiitos Suomi❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@glendree1]

Great idea and proud gesture by Imatra.

[@Felix_SG]

and of course Finland also hasn't forgotten that time when USSR invaded Finland.

[@Святослав-анти-Тарас]

And of course Russia hasn't forgotten Finland big help to Germany to starving Leningrad in 1942

[@Felix_SG]

@@Святослав-анти-Тарас Yes quite nasty business that one. I don't understand why Russia needed to declare war on Finland again in 1941 after the Moscow Peace Treaty. The Soviets really were inconsistent in their foreign policy in WW2. And the following Continuation War. Present Ukraine "special Operation" is starting to look like the continuation war with Soviets losing territory all over again. It seems Russia is very rich but in particular extremely rich in two areas: Land, and People. Both of which is throws away in war .... special military operations time :)

[@Silveirias]

@@Святослав-анти-Тарас Finland was not part of the siege. St Petersburg was Mannerheim's (the leader of the Finnish military) former home. He explicitly refused to have the Finnish military take part in the siege.

[@jounisuninen]

@@Святослав-анти-Тарас And of course Russia has forgotten that Leningrad factories produced the weapons that were used to kill Finnish civilians in 1939-40. Finland had all the reasons to participate in the Leningrad siege but unfortunately our Marshall Mannerheim did not allow it. By August 1941, the Finns advanced to within 20 km of the northern suburbs of Leningrad at the 1939 Finnish-Soviet border. Finnish forces crossed the pre-Winter War border on the Karelian Isthmus by eliminating Soviet salients at Beloostrov and Kirjasalo, thus straightening the front line so that it ran roughly along the old Russo/Finnish border. Finnish troops had earlier in August 1941 received orders to halt the advance after reaching their goals, some of which lay a bit beyond the pre-Winter War border. After reaching their respective goals, Finnish troops halted their advance and started moving troops to East Karelia. That meant no Leningrad siege ever materialized from the Finnish side. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Leningrad I recommend to look at this map: Map showing the Axis encirclement of Leningrad en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Leningrad_Siege_May_1942_-_January_1943.png Then look at the other map which shows the Finnish border which was agreed in the Tartu 1920 peace treaty: sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FFinland%25E2%2580%2593Russia_border&psig=AOvVaw2HgkycZrk2rKMzMckxKbkI&ust=1617469884906000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCJjUgYGH4O8CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAM Comparing these two maps you can see that Finnish troops stopped approximately at the border of the Tartu 1920 peace treaty. So Finland only took back the part of Carelian Isthmus which USSR had stolen in the Winter War.

[@darkwolf4434]

@@Святослав-анти-Тарас Yes, after Russia had invaded Finland.

[@willieboy4508]

Finland's actions are applauded by many many countries and I hope this encourages more people to view Finland as a holiday destination instead of the more popular countries, a rise in tourists would show our support for Finland.

[@lcelandicPenguins]

all all chinese communist? are ann germans nazis? are all russians evil?no

[@kimj2570]

@Willie boy Thank you. We all speak english and have phenomenal nature (you can drink from streams in forests safely here) and rich history. Finland is not yet NATO member, but we will be within 6 months or so. It takes russians half decade to rebuild their spearhead forces which have been totally destroyed in Ukraine, so we are very much cool about month there or so for final joining.

[@lcelandicPenguins]

@@kimj2570 not totally destroyed.

[@willieboy4508]

@@kimj2570 Greetings from Scotland, I look forward to the day Finland joins NATO. Some countries don't like NATO but without such an organisation I feel that more wars would happen, although we are mourning for the Queen the news from Ukraine is still making the headlines and hopefully that proud nation can keep winning back the occupied regions. Would like to visit Finland but I have'nt been out of the country for over 30 years!

[@kimj2570]

@@willieboy4508 Thank you. You Scotts are welcomed to join Nordic block of countries, if you so decide. 😄 Is NATO needed is easy to answer. As lonely small countries Balts would had been long a go swallowed by russians. The deportation trains to siberia running exactly like in year 1940. We Finns are just barely large enough, and bad for digestive system of imperialistic russia that we are still free today. 1000 years of confrontation with them and proto-russia (Novgorod). No one here takes anything as granted. Competition, at times deadly, keeps country in shape. You Scotts know that also.

[@UTube4Junky]

Bravo Finland! 🙌 ❤️ 🇫🇮 🇺🇦 ❤️ 🫡 Слава Україні 🫡 🫡 Kunnia Ukrainalle 🫡 🫡 Ära till Ukraina 🫡

[@selflesssamaritan6417]

Slava Ukrainistan! ☝🏻🇺🇦 Zelenskyy Akbar!

[@jahlahbrine843]

Alonso of ukraine people here

[@EspenJohan]

Great from Finland and show support for Ukraine. Let's play Ukrainian anthem all over the world. A great way to show Russians who we support. Yes, not all Russians support Putin and that's great. But why can't they show their support for Ukraine in Russia. The only way to remove Putin is for Russians to fight internally in Russia.

[@donquixote1502]

I agree, that the only safe way to remove Putin is by Russian hands.

[@UtilityCurve]

Changed my ringtone to a choral rendition on FEB 25. It stays until the Russians go.

[@jameskennedy6207]

Excellent!!! Great way to keep the war in front of people.

[@kummer45]

Thank you Finland for such statement. I'm starting to like Finland even more. :D

[@jaakpilt2557]

Venelast peab vältima nagu pahat haigust kui ligidale lased siis lahti temast on väga raske ja kulukas saada uskuge Eestil on see kogemus olemas!!!🇪🇪👍👍👍

[@ГалинаКукіз]

this support means really a lot for all ukrainians ❤️❤️

[@lcelandicPenguins]

they arent (supporting ukraine) theyre (mocking russians)

[@roskcity]

@@lcelandicPenguins No

[@TomgirlTears]

@@lcelandicPenguins They're not mocking Russians, they're forcing Russian citizens who turn a blind eye to genocide to act.

[@Altruistic-Viking]

@@lcelandicPenguins 🧌 🐷

[@Altruistic-Viking]

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇩🇰

[@urfavouritexboxgamer]

I wanted to visit finland, but with these restrictions i am literally mad about it. Because its not the people who made this war, its the government.

[@australok]

Make a rally then, don't be a sheep

[@urfavouritexboxgamer]

@@australok ok

[@NORCAL609]

Russian people have no fault of what its government does. Same as all other nationalities.

[@user-oo8xp2rf1k]

Fair comments from Russian tourist. Whole situation is epic tragedy for Russians and Ukrainians.

[@dondoken1353]

I wish more people viewed it that way. It's not like all of us wanted this war or are supporting it. That means a lot to me in particular because, apparently, judging by many people in the internet, I'm a ruzzian orc monster 😥

[@incremental_failure]

Not really. Russians absolutely can overthrow their government. What do you think happens if 10 million Russians protested? They cannot arrest or kill all of them. Biggest mistake of Russians is to say "we cannot do anything" and sit passively by.

[@user-oo8xp2rf1k]

@@incremental_failure They do say "people's get there government they deserve" so maybe you are right . But on the other hand: My government isn't much good. If I don't overthrow it, is what they do my fault?

[@ИванЛарзалев]

@@dondoken1353 Only garbage men crawling over garbage mounds demonize all Russians. Kind people are not like that. Look at SpaceX's making Russians and Americans fly with each other into space.

[@mig-ij6mg]

Really beautiful the way they open the dam with the Ukrainian anthem ❤❤❤❤❤well done Finland

[@williampatrickfagan7590]

It just proves that you do not need to be big, rich or powerful to help the war effort. Well done Finland on your novel idea.

[@sheilamartin880]

The whole point in restrictions on Russian tourists visas is if you don't like Putin and what he's doing in Ukraine, and plans to do in other former Soviet Union countries that aren't NATO members, then get up off your asses in the millions and do something about it. You don't just get to turn a blind eye to it and go on vacation like nothings happening. If you can't have the courage to do something about him then rot in the hell you are condoning with your silence and stay away from the rest of us. Maybe then you will eventually grow some balls and stand up to your terrorist leaders. "What you ignore you empower".

[@televisio8652]

the thing is, you cannot stand up to your leader in Russia. You will get sentenced up to 15 years in jail if you try to protest or do anti Putin acts. The russians are not cowards for not standing up to their leader, they are just aware that their life is basically over if they do so.

[@sheilamartin880]

@@televisio8652 there are 140 million people in Russia. They can stand up to their leader if they do it in the millions. They cannot arrest them in those numbers and its been done in multiple countries for multiple different reasons and has brought about the desired change in those countries. Yes they get arrested when 20-100 people get up the courage to protest because the rest of them are brainwashed cowards that sit by in silence and let it happen.

[@sheilamartin880]

@@Elena-cj3tw I didn't realize Liz Truss was a dictator that murders her opposition and installs herself as president and then keeps invading and slaughtering her neighbors and committing genocide. Maybe when the cowardly Russian population gets tired of not being able to visit their friends and family outside of Russia they'll grow some balls and stand up to Hitler Jr. and quit turning a blind eye to his crimes.

[@equim7363]

Sounds like you've never lived in a dictatorship country, didn't you?

[@xale3658B]

Wow that such an asshole comment, you act like people that don't stand up are all just piece of human crap ? What the hell ? Go ahead I'd like to see you make a revolutionary group, spread awareness whitout getting caught, and maybe take up arms against a government that WILL screw your life up or even kill you for it, maybe you can, maybe you can't, but you gotta understand it's not something for your average Joe,some people's have family's they care about, some are just not capable of it.

[@kwonnonho1724]

If you support Ukrainian, you won't get offended.

[@Dumka78]

I don't support Ukraine. But I am not offended because Russia don't need Finland. It's Finland that need Russia. 70% of Finland tourists market is close because of this. Finland is only hurting themselves.

[@georgewashington90]

Viva Russia and freedom, NATO - Ukraine NAZI kaput.

[@gustavofring5362]

@@Dumka78 No we do NOT need ruZZia!

[@janisb7071]

@@Dumka78 total BS. According to the official Finnish statistics bureau in 2021 there were about 1.7m foreigners who spent the night (as in stayed in a hotel of some sort) in Finland and only 31k of those were from Russia. So a bit under 2%, a barely noticable amount, lol. There was no war in 2021 and the borders and air space etc. was open. And Even before Covid-19 the % of Russian tourists has been on the decline while overall tourist amounts have increased. E.g. in 2013 there were 4 million foreign tourists and 1,5 mil from Russia (37,1%) while in 2019 just before covid there were 6,4 mil foreign tourists (that's +59,6% compared to 2013) and only 785k from Russia (decline of 47,6%) so the % of Russian tourists vs everyone had went down from from 37,1% to 12,2%. Russian tourists have been replaced by many other nationalities for the last decade. So yeah, Finland doesn't need Russia...

[@prody666]

@@Dumka78 do you think the Finns live on the scraps of the Russians? Let the barbarians enjoy their Ruskyi mir, why go and visit the decadent West? Let them benefit the leadership of the dictator whose boots they are licking

[@miraband]

Best way to build militaristic nation convinced in western threat is to isolate it. Applauded and congratulate the authorities of Finland for this gesture!

[@micheljansen85]

I think/guess the Russian tourists aren‘t the Russians that should be targeted. Like the Russian dude says, not all of ‘m agree with vladimirofiets. Then again, it’s up to the Finnish people, because that’s how it works in a sovereign democracy.

[@eyeintheskiesdavid9277]

This should be played in every country around the world to support Ukraine 💪💙💛

[@lcelandicPenguins]

theyre mocking russians not supporting ukraine

[@cashewsinc.5647]

@@lcelandicPenguins Z bot please use at least %1 of your brains

[@earthlingavian1132]

Why bash tourists? Much love to my russian and ukrainian brothers from Croatia. Don't let history repeat it self by hurting innocent people anywhere.

[@incremental_failure]

How are they innocent? Many, likely most of them voted for Putin years ago. Putin's regime is only standing because people silently support him. If the military would refuse to take orders from Putin, there would be no more war in Ukraine.

[@earthlingavian1132]

@@incremental_failure the world dosen't work like that, Bob. There is a party in my Country (croatia), who is robbing my Country dry for decades, i never voted for them but the keep getting elected, go figure. Common russian people are not your enemy, stop watching tv.

[@incremental_failure]

@@earthlingavian1132 I don't own a TV. I've lived among Russian people most of my life and I know how aggressive and pro-Putin they can be. The majority of your country chose those leaders and they approve of them draining the country dry, same goes for Russia. Putin didn't come to power without the support of the majority.

[@earthlingavian1132]

@@incremental_failure i bet you would say north koreans vote for kim jong un also?

[@incremental_failure]

@@earthlingavian1132 North Koreans don't vote. Russians do. But yes, North Koreans are also responsible for their government.

[@onlytymewilltell]

Gotta love the fins!! 👏👏👏

[@Layingflat]

Well done Finland, thank you. Paul from Australia

[@elijahstuffs]

Italian citizen here. I fully applaud Finland 👏🏻🍝

[@lcelandicPenguins]

disgussting

[@cashewsinc.5647]

@@lcelandicPenguins cope

[@MrThhg]

@@lcelandicPenguins defo cope

[@lcelandicPenguins]

@@cashewsinc.5647 reason why you support this movement?

[@jojohammi3992]

This is awesome, they have a history with them and know Ukraine's pain. From an American....Hell Yeah

[@reefermark5298]

well done fineland hats off to your people from the uk

[@duhni4551]

Hats off to you guys back, as you were the only nation that had balls to form actual military alliance with us in the dire time we are with NATO membership now. We won't forget that, you made friend for life as a nation.

[@fatalmokrane]

@@duhni4551 The british empire is probably the most criminal empire of all time, so they should keep quiet.

[@duhni4551]

@@fatalmokrane That is your opinion, for us UK has not been nothing but friendly.

[@fatalmokrane]

@@duhni4551 So what ? It's not an opinion, and Finland is not the center of the world, neither is Ukraine by the way. The UK never attacked directly my country (algeria), but this doesn't mean i have to be blind about what this bloody empire did. The hypocrisy is just disgusting. Most of today's conflict are the fault of the commonwealth empire (the middle east, iran, china and taiwan), and the US adopted the anglosaxon mentality and is doing the same thing now.

[@duhni4551]

@@fatalmokrane Well, it is your opinion =D I have not made such claims, it was you who came here to butt in to our affairs, not the other way around. History is history, we can't change that. What matters is the direction of today. And we are not hypocrites, as i told you, enemy of my enemy is my firend, specially if they have not posed any harm to us. So i don't really see your point here. Try find me country without some shady parts in their past =D Get real here.

[@leninha5549]

Real creative that anthem and a fantastic move from solidarity to Ukrain...!! ...

[@leninha5549]

You maybe lose russian tourists, but will gain MANY other tourists from all over the world with your support to Ukrain!! ..

[@capitonadoacolchadoquiltin406]

GOD BLESS SWÖMI, COUNTRY OF ADMIRABLE PEOPLE!!!

[@StoutProper]

Wonder if they played the Iraqi or Somalian or Yemeni or Afghani or Vietnamese National anthems too

[@toolittletoolate1900]

Fantastic love the sense of humour from Britain 🇬🇧 👏

[@williampatrickfagan7590]

Well done Finland. Proud of you. You help in different ways. In Ireland, we host 50,000 refugees from the illegal war. Not a bed to be got here for love nor money.

[@fairman1455]

Thanks Ireland, time to consider NATO!

[@nemesis8131]

@@fairman1455 No, Ireland will never join NATO. They will be always neutral. To join NATO, Ireland would have to put massive amount of money, time and human resources for military and this will never happen. There is no political pressure on Ireland to join NATO, but they can help Ukraine as EU member.

[@fairman1455]

@@nemesis8131 It would be possible for Ireland to join NATO as a symbolic gesture without great cost as you are currently protected by NATO, I don't think NATO would let Russia invade Ireland like they have Ukraine, remember the Russian navy got quite close recently.

[@JohnDoe-js5cq]

Thanks to Finnish people!

[@donnacollins1356]

This is wonderful news 🌻🌻🤗🤗😂👍 GLORY to Ukraine 🌻

[@happyexpat3744]

Finland is beautiful from north to south. Just miles from Petrodvorets, Peterhof, to Helsinki. Go to Finland and be dazzled by its history and fascinating architecture. We are all standing with the Ukraine, (the majority) and are hoping for a diplomatic end to what is happening. As much as some people, especially in the USA, are politicizing the gas price increases caused by this war to stir trouble for the current president, most with a brain know that the inflated prices for gas, petroleum products, etc...are due to Russia's illegal entry into the Ukraine. Blessings to the Ukrainian people and those Russians who are fleeing Russia to avoid being sent to the front as well as those of us who are paying the price for these actions which were unprovoked. Russia, in its arrogance, is going back in time and Putin can call himself whatever he wants but he is, in the end, no different from the autocrats who were the czars. At least the czars/czarinas had the best interest of their country in mind, though they might have been flawed. Putin only has himself in mind and has transported Russia back in time....indeed, as far as rights are concerned, might even be worse as he will, I feel, in his arrogance, use nuclear weapons knowing the world and especially his own people will be those most affected by that action. Love to Finland, who has taken in many Russians since February as well as to the Russians fleeing the mobilization as well as, of course, the Ukraine! - Gary, Italia

[@oliviadiale8382]

As an Italian I applaud Finland's gesture

[@andreyvtr.2162]

Thank you!!

[@Glostahdude]

You see dear Ruzzians…. It is the WILL OF THE PEOPLE of Finland. Not government. That is what Democracy is.

[@ImForwardlook]

Actually, Finland is a Constitutional Republic, not a democracy.

[@dondoken1353]

You just casually degraded the 100+mil people because of the actions a few of them did. You distinguished the government and the people in your statement and somehow didn't in our case. Very nice of you

[@jounisuninen]

@@dondoken1353 They are the 100+mil people and still don't stop those few. They have earned their sanctions.

[@СергейПлугатырёв]

@@jounisuninen maybe because some states are just created to hold mass protests. Unorganized hundreds of millions could be held by just a couple of hundred of thousands. Use your brain for just a little bit

[@hl2bigboss]

The sad part is that this affects tourists and Russian people, who could genuinely love Finland, but not Putin who is the one making decisions. The Russian guy in the video said it well.

[@lcelandicPenguins]

exactly

[@tefky7964]

Russia army mostly sends soldiers from less important areas,so people from areas like Moscow feel as small impact as possible and their willingness to continue in war is very important. We (rest of the world) can try to convince them that war can affect them too. Sanctions and ban of travel are just some of these options. There is not many options, which would harm Putin and important figures, but not normal people.

[@maximwannabepro3021]

@@tefky7964 in other words, the Russian people are the most effective way of ending the war, we are giving them a reason to do so.

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

0:55 I hope this guy isn't put in a pukin-lavrov gulag when he returns.

[@Alkalus]

This might not be important but Finland is using the version of the Ukrainian national anthem played by the US Navy Band. I noticed and just wanted to point that out.

[@lostostados-freedomchannel1655]

Ukraine - we Finns are all the way with you. Слава Україні!! 🇫🇮❤️🇺🇦

[@TheEnderPearl]

That’s not the Ukrainian flag, 😂 it’s the French one

[@lostostados-freedomchannel1655]

@@TheEnderPearl thanks - corrected😀

[@TheEnderPearl]

@@lostostados-freedomchannel1655 no prob buddy 👌

[@arselenebitara1356]

Admire the moral stand of the Finnish citizens. Life first before profit. 💞🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮 and 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 fr PH🇵🇭

[@scottsather602]

To the tourist who said we can do nothing if we don't like Putin or war. The Germans said the same thing..no excuses.

[@hmmmm1040]

I thought society is able to learn. But seems like it's not. And I'm not speaking about Russia here

[@Habs1967]

Love Finland from a Ukrainian, can't wait to visit Lapland.

[@ampuhaukka113]

welcome! if you need advice in places to visit, things to do, ask!

[@Habs1967]

@@ampuhaukka113 Thanks! I'll keep this in mind.

[@Anthony-yn9dg]

When I was in Finland they always said they never trusted the Russian government but loved the Russians. There's nothing wrong with Russian people, it's just the government