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28 Nov 2025
Negotiations on a #Ukraine peace deal have sped up, underscoring the need for Europe to play a role in securing sustainable peace.
In the #HSF2025 Report published in September, FIIA's @TyyneKarjalain & Ryhor Nizhnikau explore how 🇪🇺 should support 🇺🇦.
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20 Nov 2025
Europe’s security reality has shifted, and so must its response.
In their #HSF2025 article, @IroSarkka & @Linnainmaki argue that Europe must turn the 5% defence pledge into real action.
Read the full HSF Report article with key takeaways below. ⬇️
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18 Nov 2025
Closing the year with #HSF2025 highlights! Today’s spotlight is on article “Nordic military cooperation as an enabler and hedge”,✍️by @PesuMatti.
The cooperation hits new ambition under #NORDEFCO Vision 2030, boosting both NATO and regional resilience.
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16 Oct 2025
”Today in Ukraine, a warm rain is falling. That means one thing: fewer drones fly along the frontline, but the trenches fill with mud up to the knees.”
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In the HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Maksym Antonenko shares experiences from 🇺🇦.

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14 Oct 2025
🪖 Europe is rearming – but can it revive the will to defend?
In the latest HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Katja-Elisabeth Herrmann examines why military conscription is returning – and why it matters beyond just material power.
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24 Sep 2025
In the digital age, strengthening Europe’s resilience is crucial.
At #HSF2025, EVP @HennaVirkkunen @EU_Commission discusses how 🇪🇺 can enhance its tech approach while fostering innovation & upholding EU values.
🎥 Watch the full HSF 2025 Opening Session: youtube.com/watch?v=5z4TIgEm…
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22 Sep 2025
I was honored to join the @HelSecForum in Finland this weekend.
We talked about strengthening NATO, standing up to Putin, and making sure America and our allies meet this moment together.
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21 Sep 2025
The #HSF2025 was indeed rewarding - all those notes, thoughts, and ideas, encounters, meetings, and conversations - warmest thanks to @FIIA_fi for the chance to take part!
21 Sep 2025
The final panel of #HSF2025 explored the future of European security. The discussion, co-organised with @SitraFund, highlighted the comprehensive approach as a foundation to security – including democratic values, the rule of law, and social, environmental & economic dimensions.
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21 Sep 2025
Kiinnostavaa ja ajankohtaista kuunneltavaa #kokonaisturvallisuus đź‘Ť
21 Sep 2025
In the meantime, we’re happy to share that recordings of the livestreamed #HSF2025 discussions are now available on the @fiia_fi YouTube channel.
🎥 Revisit the #HSF2025 discussions: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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21 Sep 2025
In the meantime, we’re happy to share that recordings of the livestreamed #HSF2025 discussions are now available on the @fiia_fi YouTube channel.
🎥 Revisit the #HSF2025 discussions: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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21 Sep 2025
The final panel of #HSF2025 explored the future of European security. The discussion, co-organised with @SitraFund, highlighted the comprehensive approach as a foundation to security – including democratic values, the rule of law, and social, environmental & economic dimensions.
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21 Sep 2025
Sunday #HSF2025 offered heavy expertise under a light title: “Sauer & Sauer: Has the German Zeitenwende Gone Sour?”
Ambassador Kai Sauer and Head of Research Frank Sauer took the stage to discuss shifting German attitudes toward defence spending, the will to defend, and Russia.
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21 Sep 2025
Experts Steve Tsang, @Rory_Medcalf, @DCKristiina & @Mattlin_M discuss China's role in the global order with Bobo Lo as the moderator at #HSF2025.
đź’ˇ "What China wants is what Xi Jinping wants" Tsang explains, "China has no intention doing what the US requires."
ALT A panel discussion with 5 people on stage.
ALT Steve Tsang talking.
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21 Sep 2025
#HSF2025 tackled Russia & Europe's security future.
@shaunwalker7 moderated a panel with @sinikukka, @scharap, @Nigelgd1 & @HannaNotte.
European security is about resources and resolve, said @Nigelgd1. “We have capabilities – it’s up to us to summon the political will to act.”
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21 Sep 2025
The third and final day of #HSF2025 is here!
Today’s agenda spans a wide global range from Russia to China, and finally to Europe and the future of its security.
📽️ Follow the livestream here: youtube.com/live/FA0SyRjtej0…
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20 Sep 2025
The final panel of #HSF2025 Saturday focused on nuclear posture. Moderator @KimDozier led a panel with @pranayrvaddi, Peter Watkins and Katarzyna Zysk to discuss under the title “Preserving Peace and Preventing Aggression: NATO’s Nuclear Posture in the Future Threat Environment.”
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20 Sep 2025
Opened 2nd day of #HSF2025 with strong recommendations to speed up defence assistance to Ukraine, new sanctions against Ru and quick response to Rus provocations against NATO countries. "Russia doesn't stop this war against the West until it sees strong resistance".
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20 Sep 2025
The ten principles, signed at the CSCE 50 years ago, empowered the people behind the Iron Curtain to tear down the walls and aspire to freedom.
That is the true spirit of Helsinki.
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