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Nordic Leaders Back Ukraine, Call Russia Major Threat

10/30/2025

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Nordic leaders, including Denmark's Mette Frederiksen and Finland's Petteri Orpo, reaffirmed support for Ukraine at a Stockholm meeting.
They emphasized using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's needs.
Orpo expressed optimism about resolving legal concerns with Belgium.
They described Russia as the greatest threat since World War II.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, echoed these sentiments ahead of the December EU leaders' meeting.

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Nordic leaders, including Denmark's Mette Frederiksen and Finland's Petteri Orpo, reaffirmed support for Ukraine at a Stockholm meeting.
They emphasized using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's needs.
Orpo expressed optimism about resolving legal concerns with Belgium.
They described Russia as the greatest threat since World War II.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, echoed these sentiments ahead of the December EU leaders' meeting.