Finland’s President Explains Decision to Purchase Israeli Arms and Not Recognize Palestine

Good news! Which Finnish sauna is the president using? 😊

Nothing beats war tested arms!

The brave Finnish people have successfully repulsed the surprise attack (Winter War) by Stalin in November 1939. They are not scared of Putin the Terrible! They are ready and prepared. How many people know that Stalin was as much a warmonger as Hitler?

The current population of Finland is less than 5.6 million.

Finland like the U.S. and Switzerland has a very high gun ownership: "Finland has a high rate of gun ownership, with over 1.5 million licensed firearms and about 460,000 license holders. This is due in part to the popularity of hunting in Finland, where people have been hunting and fishing for food for thousands of years." (Google search)

"Finland’s President Alexander Stubb defended his government’s decision to purchase Israeli arms while delaying recognition of an independent Palestinian state, citing security needs and a pragmatic foreign policy approach. Finland is acquiring Israel’s David’s Sling missile defense system, which Stubb described as essential for Finland’s defense in light of Russia’s ongoing missile attacks in Ukraine. ..."

Finland’s President Explains Decision to Purchase Israeli Arms and Not Recognize Palestine "President Stubb Emphasizes "Values-Based Realism" in Arms Deal and Stance on Palestinian Recognition."