Finnish President tells Russia 'You caused this' as he signs security pact with UK

The President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö has told a news conference in Helsinki that Russia's invasion of Ukraine "changed the picture" on the country's security.

In a message to Russia he said, "you caused this - look at the mirror".

Mr Niinistö was speaking after he signed a joined security pact with Boris Johnson.

[alien]

Love the Finn's down to earth respectful honest people

[doctorno]

"Look at the mirror." President Sauli Väinämö Niinistö is one of the most direct politicians. He answers questions directly and does not avoid unpleasant situations. More politicians need to be like him.

[molonlave]

Huge respect for the Finnish president from Greece

[villepulkkinen]

This speech will go down in history as one of the speeches with gargantuan balls. Glad to have Mr. Niinistö as my President!

[snapdragon]

The President of Finland was spot on. Peace and support to our Finnish & Swedish friends from the UK

[lyndamayfield]

He sounds like a great leader. Calm but forceful at the same time. Not mincing his words. I like him. 👍🇬🇧

[cloudy_xDD]

As an American I don’t think I’ve seen such a smart and well spoken leader. The world needs more of it. Truly.

[Ashlovesyou]

This man has my respect. Love from the U.S

[slideman]

We are so proud to have Mr. Niinistö as our president and surely we will stand with him. Thanks to our British friends for this alliance, big hand!🇫🇮🇬🇧

[korzeniek]

Great respect to Finland. Tough and real people. Greetings from Poland.

[marcusharmon]

Tough words from a battle hardened tough country !!! God bless Finland 🇫🇮

[MrMacavity]

As a Swede I deeply respect and love our neighbor Finland, they are amazing.

[drilllord]

“Look at the mirror” he isn’t joking here. Very well said

[Halli]

Typical Finn! If a Finn has nothing significant to contribute to a conversation, he/she simply remains quiet. When a Finn has something to contribute, he/she will speak up, clearly and concisely - no subterfuge or circumvention, just straight to the point.
I am only Icelandic, but I have worked with a number of Finnish aviation professionals over the years and I learned early on that when the quiet Finn finally says something, it is ALWAYS worth listening to.

[spectre]

Finnland is one of the most sympathic countries in europe. Everytime I see a finn speak in television I like them. Especially the racing drivers :D Kimi is the best.

[VikingFitness]

It felt like a honor to listen to him speak.

[TheHockeyKeeper]

He chose his words so eloquently: instead of saying that not having freedom of choice is "unacceptable", he said "thats a huge change". He 100% meant the former, and his actions completely mirror that, but he still says the latter, which is non-threatening, stating an observation that is clear for everyone to see, and can almost not be argued. Incredible to see how he did that.

[fraulens]

I am not from Finland but I got goosebump by hearing a President talking like that!

[hank]

This is one of many reasons I always wonder why don't we have more politicians like him. Cheers to Finnland from your uralic brother, Hungary 🇫🇮🇭🇺

[daandanx]

This man. This absolutle legend. He searches for no fame, no clout, no virality. What he searches is for things to actually happen and progress to be made.