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Finnish Distrust of US Grows Amid Stubb-Zelensky Alliance

3/6/2025

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A recent poll reveals a striking divide in Finland, with 50% of citizens expressing distrust towards the US, while only 30% consider it an ally. This sentiment shifts along gender and political lines. In contrast, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky forge a powerful alliance, focusing on peace in Ukraine as homelessness rises in Helsinki.

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A recent poll reveals a striking divide in Finland, with 50% of citizens expressing distrust towards the US, while only 30% consider it an ally. This sentiment shifts along gender and political lines. In contrast, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky forge a powerful alliance, focusing on peace in Ukraine as homelessness rises in Helsinki.