Finnish officials have called on the United States to adopt more stringent measures aimed at increasing economic and political pressure on Russia. Citing Moscow’s continued aggression and disregard for international norms, Finland emphasizes the need for Washington to complement the European Union’s evolving sanctions framework with tighter financial restrictions, expanded export controls, and enhanced diplomatic efforts. Finnish authorities argue that without a coordinated transatlantic strategy, the impact of sanctions risks being diluted, thereby prolonging the conflict and instability in the region.

  • Expand asset freezes targeting Russian oligarchs and state-owned enterprises
  • Bolster restrictions on energy imports and technology transfers
  • Enhance cooperation on intelligence sharing to curb illicit financial flows

As the EU finalizes plans for a new package of sanctions, Finland’s stance reflects a growing consensus within the bloc on the…