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Trump's Pressure on Russia Sparks Hope for Ukraine Peace

1/23/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure on Russia over Ukraine boosts prospects for a peace plan with security guarantees for Ukraine, says Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
Stubb calls for an Arctic security plan ahead of the July NATO summit after a U.S. Greenland framework deal.
He emphasizes cooperation among NATO’s Scandinavian members and backs Trump’s push for European defense spending.
Stubb remains hopeful about NATO’s future and EU unity on Greenland.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure on Russia over Ukraine boosts prospects for a peace plan with security guarantees for Ukraine, says Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
Stubb calls for an Arctic security plan ahead of the July NATO summit after a U.S. Greenland framework deal.
He emphasizes cooperation among NATO’s Scandinavian members and backs Trump’s push for European defense spending.
Stubb remains hopeful about NATO’s future and EU unity on Greenland.