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Paasikivi: Russia Feeling Pressure Amid US Threats Over Ukraine

High tariffs against Russia and its trading partners, as well as "first-class weapons" to Ukraine. This is what US President Donald Trump is threatening with if Moscow does not make peace with Ukraine within 50 days.

Paasikivi: Russia Feeling Pressure Amid US Threats Over Ukraine

US Shifts Ukraine Arms Support Amid European Leaders' Meeting

USA's change of course on arms support to Ukraine is expected to dominate when European leaders meet this week. There are at least three different lines in the White House, says military expert Joakim Paasikivi.

US Shifts Ukraine Arms Support Amid European Leaders' Meeting

Paasikivi: Russia's Sumy Attack Is an "Obvious War Crime"

The attack on Sumy is a war crime – and yet another proof that Russia has escalated its warfare, according to military expert Joakim Paasikivi. What is exceptional here is the large extent of damage, not that it happens.

Paasikivi: Russia's Sumy Attack Is an "Obvious War Crime"

Expert on Putin's statement: Dictates terms

Russia wants to make Ukraine a vassal state and avoid further American sanctions. Putin's statement on ceasefire makes the question also bounce back to the White House, according to military expert Joakim Paasikivi.

Expert on Putin's statement: Dictates terms

Expert on the Cable Break: "Not an Accident"

It is not accidents and mistakes that are behind the recurring cable breaks in the Baltic Sea, believes defense analyst Jens Wenzel. A picture is emerging of systematic hybrid attacks.

Expert on the Cable Break: "Not an Accident"

This is what we know about the new cable break

Another cable in the Baltic Sea has been damaged. This is what we know after the suspected sabotage over the weekend.

This is what we know about the new cable break

Will there be peace in Ukraine this year?

Will the Ukraine war end in 2025? Yes, according to some assessors. But the uncertainty is great – not least considering the upcoming shift in power at the White House.

Will there be peace in Ukraine this year?

Paasikivi: Uncertain Information about Ukrainian Offensive

Russia claims that Ukraine is conducting an offensive in the Kursk region. However, the information is too scarce to assess the truth, according to military expert Joakim Paasikivi.

Paasikivi: Uncertain Information about Ukrainian Offensive

Paasikivi on Polish preparedness: "Quite natural"

Poland increases readiness after this morning's large Russian robot attack on Ukraine. It is a fairly natural development when there are such large robot attacks relatively close to the Polish border, says military expert Joakim Paasikivi to TT.

Paasikivi on Polish preparedness: "Quite natural"

Paasikivi after the attack: Ukraine needs support

Deficient air defense and too little support from the West are two explanations for the Russian attack on Poltava, according to military expert Joakim Paasikivi. .

Paasikivi after the attack: Ukraine needs support

Paasikivi: The pattern that exists is to destroy

At the same time as Ukraine is apparently gaining ground in the Russian Kursk region, Russia is launching extensive attacks on several parts of Ukraine. But according to military expert Joakim Paasikivi, there is no direct connection.

Paasikivi: The pattern that exists is to destroy

Åberg's "Summer" most listened to and streamed

When the "Summer in P1" season reaches its goal, veteran Lasse Åberg tops the lists of the year's most listened-to programs. All summer, unknown people have come forward and thanked him for the program, so I had a feeling that it was appreciated, says Lasse Åberg.

Åberg's "Summer" most listened to and streamed

Expert on Ukraine's offensive: Can become a new front

The surprising attacks by Ukraine deep into Russian territory can be a turning point in the war, according to military expert Joakim Paasikivi. It's a completely new dynamic.

Expert on Ukraine's offensive: Can become a new front

Russia moves forces as Ukraine attacks

Ukraine's offensive on Russian territory continues. The country confirms on Friday the attack on an airbase in Russian Lipetsk.

Russia moves forces as Ukraine attacks

Ukrainian offensive reveals "hollow Russian defense"

Russian information claims that Ukraine has advanced 10-15 kilometers into the Russian Kursk region in one day - information that has not been confirmed by Ukraine. This is a remarkably much higher pace and shows how hollow the Russian defense has been in this part of Russia, says former Lieutenant Colonel Joakim Paasikivi.

Ukrainian offensive reveals "hollow Russian defense"