Finnish President Stubb rejects claims Russia will attack NATO | Ukraine news

Stubb downplays warnings of a Russian attack on NATO and stresses the need for dialogue. He warns the war in Ukraine could last at least three to four months.

President of the Republic Alexander Stubb in an interview with the Swedish publication Hufvudstadsbladet rejected the latest warnings about a possible Russian attack on NATO.

According to the materials, the Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces Mikael Klasson recently warned about the likelihood that Russia would try to use Article 5 of the alliance in the near future.

I fundamentally disagree. Russia’s aim is to destabilize Europe and European countries. Part of this hybrid operation is to compel Europeans themselves to warn about a Russian attack

– Stubb

Stubb also emphasized that as president, commander-in-chief and financier he does not see any evidence that such a state will occur.

As president, commander-in-chief and financier, I do not see any evidence that this will happen

– Stubb

In the interview he also noted that he does not believe Russia intends to challenge NATO exactly when Russia loses the war in Ukraine. At the same time Stubb predicts that the war in Ukraine will continue for at least another three to four months.

Regarding the future of Russia, Stubb does not expect an optimistic development: in his view, the dream of a democratic and open Russia is unrealistic; the country will likely remain in isolation and economically behind the United States and Europe for a long time.

The dream of a democratic and open Russia is unrealistic. The country will likely remain in isolation and economically behind the United States and Europe for a long time

– Stubb

Stubb stressed that a stable and secure Russia is crucial for Finland. He also drew attention to the need to open channels for dialogue with Russia during discussions at Kultaranta, which concluded last Friday.

In summary, Stubb emphasized the importance of supporting dialogue with Russia and maintaining regional security, while also focusing on the need for close coordination with NATO and allies.