“Helsinki’s two dozen military aid packages to Kiev are intended “to defeat Russia in the war””

“Stubb has also repeatedly invoked the Second World War as a template for Finland to follow in dealing with modern Russia, telling US President Donald Trump last year that “we found a solution in 1944 – and I believe we can find one in 2025.””

“Stubb has also lifted a ban on hosting NATO nuclear weapons on his country’s soil”

“given Ukraine his blessing to use Finnish weapons in long-range strikes on Russia.”

“Before resigning in July 2022, Draghi declared it “impossible to have meaningful dialogue with Moscow,” sent military aid to Ukraine, and promised Kiev “whatever it takes” to defeat Russia.”

“Draghi served as president of the European Central Bank from 2011 to 2019”

“currently working as the EU’s rapporteur on competitiveness.”

“Putin mentioned Merkel’s predecessor, Gerhard Schroeder, as his preferred intermediary for talks with the EU.”

“Schroeder served as chancellor from 1998 to 2005”

“Schroeder... signed off on the Nord Stream 1 project”

“Schroeder worked as a director of the German-Russian consortium responsible for both Nord Stream pipelines after leading office, and served on the board of Russian oil giant Rosneft until 2022.”

“Britain, France and Germany released a counterproposal that removes limits on NATO expansion, clears the way for Ukraine to join the military bloc, hands Ukraine security guarantees along the lines of NATO’s Article 5, and mandates that Moscow pay reparations to Kiev.”