Watch again: Boris Johnson and Finnish President give update after Ukraine meeting
Boris Johnson held a press conference with Finnish president Sauli Niinisto.
The conference followed a meeting between the two leaders, where they discussed historic security assurance declarations in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Earlier on Wednesday (11 May), Johnson met with Swedish prime minister Magdalena Andersson, where he set out a commitment to come to Sweden’s aid in the event of a crisis.
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Actually quite nice to hear Niinistö’s ”should I start?” in the beginning ☺️
Reminds us even during these dark times that these two leaders are just humans in the end!
@Killste well noticed 👌
And there was finnish respond when Niinistö asked that question. He got answer: “oota hetki” wait a little bit 🙂
Hard Times lead to Hard Decisions….I believe Niinisto has made the right decision
@Lu Kamiki “do finns oppress russians..”, well here is no russians in our territory, only nazis.
@Cass It’s claimed he said that, not sure that would stand up in court. Looks like Starmer may have broken the law too. The birthday cake meeting really is a nonsense Issue to be honest. If labour had any decent policies they would be in power……
Such a friendly, realistic cool and well-prepared people, military and country. We can learn a lot from you, best wishes from the Netherlands – one freedom-living family!
You can’t be talking about he UK.
Glad to have them on our team 🇬🇧 🇫🇮
@S. P. and I’m all out of bubblegum😁😁
Likewise 🙂 Time to chew bubble gum and kick ass 🇫🇮 🇬🇧
I am glad to see increasing cooperation between European countries. The US needs more good partners around the world. Thank you to UK and Finland.
Congratulations, I am from Ukraine, we are at war with Russia. As a result of hostilities, many wounded and homeless people, still shortage with products, medicines. I ask you for help.
@JeanJean That would have brought NATO into the war, and there was no security pact expressing explicit military support was in place with the Ukraine. This security partnership with Finland explicitly states the UK will come to Finlands aid.
Great alliance and friendship between this two countries ,God Bless .
Finnish people are fantastic. Great culture. They are part of the West and we share common values 🇨🇦🇫🇮
@Brian Willson Congratulations, I am from Ukraine, we are at war with Russia. As a result of hostilities, many wounded and homeless people, still shortage with products, medicines. I ask you for help.
Cheers to all the Canucks in here, nice to see you all out and abooot 🙂
Greetings from Finland to the beautiful land of Canada 🙂
Not personally, but best group in the universe.
Do you know them?
All Europe Needs to Stick Together ❤
You Go Boris !
Stand with a great fellow democracy like Finland.
Many thanks to the United Kingdom for signing this security pact with my nation. This will not be forgotten. 🇬🇧💙🇫🇮
I’m so glad we did. It will be an absolute honour to have your strong and courageous country in NATO.