Here's really only few of us, who are not afraid, but are fully awake, and S. Niinistö ain't one us, like big part of finnish nation aren't too. Our new covernment and S. Niinistö are traitors against true and strong finnish people, who are the little group.
People who are not afraid will just show it, and when we use the word *_but_* that most often indicates insecurity and someone trying to point away from that truth. There's no need to state what we are not. Just *_show_* what we are and then we also show what we are not. *_I'm not this, I'm not that..._* shows insecurity and you will more often just outright pull your own pants down. You clearly see fear in his eyes, and that's why it's better to avoid that kind of talk till you get your condfidence back up again because it's not believable.
Congratulations for Turkish approval of the NATO membership! I don't think without the current president you have it would have happen, he kept his word unlike Sweden. He is a smart man
Everytime I listen to the Finnish President, I’m in awe. Such a humble man, who weighs his words well. No arrogance, no pointless anger… just classy answers every time. Also, he can express himself so well in English… Best regards to everyone in Finland 🇫🇮 from a Polish-American citizen 🇵🇱 🇺🇸
Being a member of NATO is not being humble for 5 seconds. NATO has destroyed the middle east and left it in ruins with no consequences for their war crimes.
I am finnish labour guy, but here in Finland when you valid to President, you are whole citizen President, you must forget your political party and events. You try to be all a head of it. Niinistö have done this very well. I awe President.
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa Russia already started the war more than a year ago, this is precisely the reason why countries want join to NATO. Neutrality is no longer a good option, Russia sees neutrality as weakness.
all joining NATO will do is make Russia put troops along it's border with potentially nuclear armed missiles aimed at it's cities. All because the USA are a bunch of warmongers
Afraid? Awake? For what? Just in case you are not aware, Finland has no Swastika tattooed NeoNazis in actual NeoNazi Finnish Battalions who have been committing acts of genocidal insanity against ethnic Russian Finns in Finland for the last 8/9 years.
I have to say that we love him here in Finland. Polls say that he's the most liked president ever. He's on his second and last (six year) term in the office. Not so many nations can understand our geographical position. Most of our fellow EU citizens have no clue. The other Nordics and Baltics do get it. Also Poland.
Him? So a transgender then... It figures. No, i dont think the Nordic and Baltic common people wants a global thermonuclear war in order to appease neocon overlords in the US. I think ordinary people wants governments that starts a dialogue with Russia and try to build security in Europe instead of confrontation with Russia.
Maybe one of the most harmful politicians for us ordinary finnish people in our history. One of the key players to making us to join Euro(some say unlawfully). Niinistö was also a supporter of unconstitutional human rights violations during covid-19 when he famously said "unvaccinated are keeping other people hostage". He will try to finish his "streak" by getting Finland to Nato without a common vote. Saying that few thousand attendee polls are enough to show Finnish people support for Nato membership in the same time our own media declares that 99% percent of finnish people support him as a president. What a sad joke our country and our democracy has become.
@@MrNikkertti Oh you are one of those. Btw, the LAW does not demand a common vote about NATO. We have elected parliament for that. But sure, everything is a big conspiracy for you.
well he refused to condemn putin and xi for twenty years, so I disagree. he's only now doing it after our young and fearless PM sanna marin started it. better late than never of course, but sauli should've condemned putin the day he took over russian media 20 years ago. I'm glad he's retiring, he's been absolutely useless.
Correct. Our PM, on the other hand, has been horrible. Flirting around and speculating about dpnating military hardware without consulting the Finnish Defene Forces... Just idiotic
@@jockumt7063 what jokumt7063 here means is our super popular PM suggested giving our old fighters to UKRAINE, because we have new ones coming. not sure why he thinks we shouldn't help ukraine. also she's the friggin' PM, who else does he think has the authority to suggest military support to ukraine? because our military certainly does not!
@@babstra55 Surely we can have the discussion in 2030 when out F-35 fleet is fully operational. Now she gave the Ukrainians false hopes and room for speculation, which is completely unnecessary and irresponsible. The commander of the Finnish Defense Forces is the President, so she could have had the discussion with him before throwing it out and making international headlines. Do you know anything about how anything works in Finland, or are you like 12 years old?
Niinisto is a rare breed - a forthright and honest politician! He does not evade questions, if he cannot or is unwilling/unable to answer a question, he simply says so! Otherwise, he answers frankly and honestly as best he can. A typical Finn; there are really no ambiguities when they say something!
@@juri_xiii9977, The Finns I have known and worked with over the years seem to have one common quality. When they feel they have nothing significant to contribute in a conversation, they simply stay quiet. If/when a Finn actually feels he/she has something to contribute, I have learned to listen carefully!
Just before the covid your "rare breed" have discussed with Putin Russian-Finland trade, simplification of visas for Russians and a new even chip direct electric train from St. Petersburg to Imatra
@@poshemuuu There was nothing wrong with having cross-border trade talks, if they were done in good-faith. Most European countries have various trade agreements with Russia and China for that matter. However, the so-called 'special military operation' of Russia changed everything. The world now knows that Putin/Russia are not to be trusted and their words mean nothing.
@@poshemuuu Russia is our neighbour and without the ukraine war , it would be our most important trading partner simply because of proximity. In fact apart from Estonia and Sweden we have no natural trade partners other than Russia. And Sweden is much more closer to central Europe. So seasing trade likely hurts Finland more than most European countries. Quite easy to condemn Finnish wish to have good trade relations with Russia when you likely are from a country that has practically no trade with Russia, if your name is an indicator of your nationality.
Thank you to Ukraine, we understand that you are not fighting only for yourself but the democratic free world. It is our duty to help, for as long as it takes.
@@MrZarewna Juu, hyvä esiintyjä 👊 ja oli hauska huomata, että tossa 8:21 kohdalla varovaisesti käytti vanhaa Suomi-imagotermiä "know-how" 😅 sitä ennen tosiaan pieni mainospuhe (ja ehkä muistutus) suomalaisen koulutuksen hedelmistä. Kunhan vaan tää seuraava hallitus ei jatkais sen tuhoamista, mikä on ollut käynnissä jo ainakin vuosikymmenen.
@SeverK are you implying, that there is a problem with the constitution of Finland regarding presidental term-limits? 😁 Lets not lose our heads, said Sale...
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa Peace is definitely better than war. But a peace achieved through complete capitulation that will result in another war in five years isn't a great deal. Russia essentially wants to decapitate Ukraine as a country and render it a non-factor in European politics and Ukraine wants to expel all Russian forces from its territory. Those two goals are fundamentally incompatible with each and both sides still have plenty of steam militarily. Up until one or both sides start taking more and more casualties the war will continue.
I respected him until he became an American poodle that puts his country at risk. Being faced with more Russian nukes while serving as another American launching site is not a sign of progress. Finnland never had any problems with Russia since WW2. Why make it a slave of American military strategies ?
@@hilltop521 Nice quiet people, hospitable and friendly. Never met anyone who is afraid of the Russians, most of them even speak and understand the Russian language. Maybe due to the links to Carelia.
@@simonesometh4566 So just tell me what you think is a lie ! I have been there as a tourist and to take part in sports competitions. The question was 'What is it like to live in Finland', and that is my impression of the people there. Maybe there are different regions with the people living and thinking differently. Are you from Finland....or do you just follow a different script ?
This leader speaks will intelligence and insight. Finland should be proud of their President. NATO will be much better with Finland. Peace to the world.
From the US, i was absolutely thrilled when i heard Finland/Sweden were joining NATA. My dad words for Sandvik, a Swedish company. I absolutely love both of those countries
Me too. Now you have new one who want to bomb yugoslavia, yemen, libya, syria, iraq....qnd to steal oil and gold. Inam also THRILLED what happen to ppl.
I wish my country had such honorable leaders as the president of Finland. It is an honor to call Finland a friend, a relative and an ally. Slava Ukraine from Hungary. Glory to the heroes of Ukraine. Never bow to sick dictators.God bless you all who support Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
I disagree with this guy and i am from Hungary too. There are no "sick dictators", there are only national interests: - the american interest in Ukraine was always about using the conflict to separate Europe from russian energy and influence and to weaken Russia. - the russian interest in Ukraine is to force the country to be neutral, because if Ukraine is neutral it serves both the West and Russia, taking a side is suicide for Ukraine, because right now it only serves american interest, i mean there are two outcomes from this conflict, either Ukraine will still exist as a country when it is over or it will not, the outcome depends on how long Ukraine will serve the american interest of weakening Russia, because if you have payed ANY attention to this conflict then you know that the collective WEST was only sending enough weapons to keep the ukranians fighting, not helping them to win and if you understand this then you understand that the EU and America do not care about what is in the best interest of the ukranian people, because the West believes that it is ok to "regime change" in a country everytime they dont get what they want, but they dont care about the consequences of their actions at all. Ukraine as the member ofthe NATO? Not a chance. Maybe it can be the member of the EU, but after the war if Ukraine will still exist it will be heavily indebted towards the west and will have no industry to produce anything, so if the EU will accept Ukraine as a member then the EU will go into a recession or i should say the inflation will not go away. This is the part where i should write that i condemn the russian military action in Ukraine and i stand with the ukranian people, but i agree with Russia, for 8 years the West ignored the warnings of Russia and avoided any diplomatic solution, now the West has to take responsibility for it, blaming Russia is the opposite of that and if Europe wants to be taken seriously in any way then it should act for for peace in the interest of the european people instead of serving american interest. If being ally with America means that we stand in a line to get thrown under the bus one by one and being used as a sacrificial lamb then i dont see how it serves our own interest.
Mark Rutte was not bad, but BBB must prove it's right for a ground called the Netherlands. The deep sense of being a Finn is about collaboration, togetherness and quantum mechanical reality, which is really driving our reality forward. Been there and done both... and for sure I know nothing at all. I hope this reply satisfies at least a bit.
Well thanks 😊 The role of the president is very limited in Finland though. But I like our president too, he's been an all around very good man in his spot. (President has powers mostly in foreign politics, not internal).
It is a gift of God that this man is President of Finland, he is brilliant, a logical, prudent , but direct, outspoken thinker, and he is tough, he prefoundly knows what is best for Russia , A strong well prepared Finland ! Thank you, Sir !!!! Welcome to Nato.
Prepared for becoming another American launching site. It is not a gift of God but a gift for American military strategists. It is a manipulated action against the Finnish people. When did they ever have problems with the Russians ?
@@henryseidel5469 Winter War,Continuation War. They stole 1/10th of our country. My Grandpa was fighting them,and we have been getting ready for their inevitable new try.. They bombed us.. Shut your uneducated mouth about things you know nothing of..
He at least used to be a very sporty man, keeping himself in a good physical condition, so he might have survived your famous parliamentary fist fights as a winner. However, as you saw in the interview, he would never win a shouting match. The Finnish parliament is not nearly as exciting as the British one.
@@JosephGibson Honestly, any Russian attempt at Finland at this point is a complete suicide mission for Russia. And I am pretty sure they (Russian officials) know it themselves.
@Joseph Gibson What "buildup of forces"? According to legitimate intelligence sources (not propaganda videos) Russia has been emptying its garrisons literally everywhere in order to send more troops to Ukraine.
@@JosephGibson There isn't. In fact most of the Russian troops that used to be next to Finland have been shipped off to Ukraine, unsurprisingly. Over the past decade Russia actually increased the military presence near Finland, but that's over now. There's only a tolen force left anymore. Not that it matters since nobody's going to attack Russia, the biggest nuclear power in the world. Russia only needs enough troops to observe the border and catch any crazy civilians trying to cross it illegally, which doesn't even happen every year.
He’s not wrong. Just ask Armenia how useful Putin’s promises are. And Finland owes Russia nothing, they wanted to Join nato do they joined, Russia has no say in it.
Yes- Finlands awareness has made an example for most western countries. Espcially I like they have made so many shelters for almost everybody (80 pct of the population) . My country Danmark has neglected the danger for years and even cancelled bomshelters- leaving the population out in the stormy weather. In my previous job I tried to stop the cancellation of a bomb shelter and was treated like a paranoid fool.
Though... it was Baltic countries and Poland which were saying (warning) a lot before 28.03.2022 what going to happen in the eastern front... there were very few which took those warnings seriously enough. Even Niinistö did "nothing" prior the attack...
@@ssc00p invasion of Crimea was lied about and made too complicated, for the average western citizen to react properly to. No one is saying, that Russia's soft-power propaganda did not work, but hey who remebers any of that anymore. And the shelters are actually required to be built and maintained, by law.
@@ssc00p Some in Baltics also didn't do good enough job internally preparing infrastructure even though we were fully aware, although it is somewhat justifiable due to how bad of a starting position USSR occupation left us.
I am glad to see Finland joining NATO. Russia took 11 percent of Finland's territory in March of 1940. I believe Russia would take more land from Finland if it could. Being a member of NATO will prevent that.
I am impressed, If this is a true representation of the Finnish people, then you should be proud. Smart, articulate, and logical... you are a welcomed addition to NATO.
Well yes and no, 300-350k is the number usually quoted as the active reserve assumed capable of frontline duty. 900k is just about every able body that has gone through military training in the last 30 years.
Why would Russia have a choice to decide what other countries want to ally with?? Russia should stfu and live their own life then tell other Europian countries what to do.
It is just a typical example of russians behavior, other nations are not valued at all and they want dominate independent neighboring countries. No one should wonder why there are now 31 countries in NATO and the number is growing. Russia can look in the mirror
Thanks for this interview with President Sauli Niinisto. The Finnic-Uguric Complex is not in my linguistic repertoire, but I know my Baltic / Nordic history, of “Stalin’s Finger,” and that Vlad Vladimirovitch is deathly afraid of losing the Finns’ Homeland Karelia, which Iron Joe stole near the end of WW II. Murmansk is possibly even more important to Putin’s Kremlin Mob, than Sevastopol !!!
@@francisdec1615 That's a lovely idea in theory, but most Finns don't really want that land back. It's been through the "russian midas", meaning it's pretty much in ruins. It would cost an arm and a leg to restore it to our standard of living, so, no. The only place I might've liked was Viipuri, Karelia's biggest town and my grandparents' home town. But alas, the time for its return is long gone, it too is derelict and filled with russians.
I believe that this was a very important interview for every American to watch. Americans have different views on Russia since they haven't experienced wars or destruction that the Russians have caused over the last 100 years. I stood on guard during the cold war, Knowing that Russia(Soviet Union) could actually invade any country they saw fit. Knowing this we were 100% prepared to counter anything that Russia (Soviet Union) tried Slava Ukrayini 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
The Soviets have not caused destruction but they suffered destruction from June 1941. Without Stalin's Red Army no British or American soldier would ever have touched European ground. After-made stories are fakes and lies from today's viewpoint. When Eisenhower was standing side by side with Stalin on the Cremlin Wall the Westerners could be happy to have such strong allies. Bandera Ukraine collaborated with Hitler helping him take the Jews to concentration camps. Today they are turned into Hollywood heroes because everything is directed against Russia. American lickspittles.
@@henryseidel5469 Mannerheim defended Finland against Soviet invasion. He did not like Hitler at all but German attack against Soviet army was in benefit of Finland. He did what he needed to do and Finland kept it's independence by causing massive long lasting unsustainable losses to the enemy.
@@paahtopro3950 you do realise that on the basis of putin s actions finland wanted to join nato for defensive purposes. They can what happened to ukraine and that russia is the aggressor. You act like NATO was forced upon Finland, and they were forced to join. Can you also explain why former soviet states all joined NATO? like poland etc. Life was so good under Russia as head of USSR...
@@justine7188 what. I never said we were forced to join nato and it was in our best intrest. All the former soviet countries joined nato tp get safety from russia
Very good interview. I like Finlands leader, a solid man, he answers straight and to the point. Finland is impressive at how their country has been steered through the years.
@@slb7429 you bet, if USA occupied a country now, Finland would condemn them just as it condemned USA going to Iraq. 95% were against it, and now 95% is against of Russia waging war with Europe.
Cool 😎! Look forward to seeing some different perspectives and voices here! The Baltics are finally being heard! They have been warning us for decades.
It is great to hear the views of President Niinisto and it is good that in Finland they are very much awake to the threats of Putin. Thanks for a very informative interview. From Australia.
I just wish we can choose as great of a president as him. His term ends next year. He has served since 2012, one term is 6 years and 2 is the maximum a person can serve.
Germany and France need a leader like this, with brains and balls, not Putin's ball in their mouths. Puxxy euros are at fault, decades of capitulation.
Keep on digging your own grave Putler. The free world and the oppressed in the Authoritarian world thank you Karim Khan for the giant step forward you've just taken to strengthen the judicial arm of the the rule of law in international affairs. Welcome aboard, Finland.
@Lee If we go to this, do you know that in 1939 the Stalin made an agreement with Hitler (Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact) and USSR attacked Finland (and Poland) without reason. There was a secret add on where Hitler and Stalin divided the countries of Europe for themselves like best friends. Germany helped Finland maintain its independence after the war between Germany and USSR started. Finnish leader said 1941: "Whatever opinion you might have about the current system in Germany, it is a thousand time better than to be under Soviet rule, which would mean our death". Hundreds of thousands of Soviets died at a ratio of 6:1. Finland was supposed to be conquered in two weeks, does that sound familiar? The same is happening now in Ukraine. In WW2 US and British helped russia, just Google "Lend-Lease" otherwise, russia would have collapsed on the eastern front. Now US and UK are helping Ukraine
as Finnish never think much of Niinistö, start of Ukraine he was too kind to Russia and Putin, Sure i get it he has much power in hes mouth, my respect to him started to rise when we applied to NATO and he said: Look in mirror, you did this. i bet lots of it was because he did not even want to say if hes positive or negative about NATO, so he would not effect peoples willingness to join/not join.
I think that dude was one of they few and also probably because he had much contact with pjutin before war knew pjutin was fucked up and he thought it could happen, its like that saying, "keep your friends close but keep your enemies closer" kind of summarizes the decision to keep the military forced intact, bur they are also border to border with the russian country, go Finland oh yeah, 😎
😂😂😂😂 2:33: the automatic subtitles bot translating the presidents speech: “ we bought alot of F35s to protect our photos”. Yes. Finnish people really cherish their memories! 2:45: “we are prepared to take our children to protect the border line” 😂😂😂 Those automated subtitles bots really need an upgrade
"We are not afraid, but we are fully awake." Such a good way of summing up the Finnish mindset on the world stage!
Panicking of the NATO’s propaganda 😆🤣😝
Here's really only few of us, who are not afraid, but are fully awake, and S. Niinistö ain't one us, like big part of finnish nation aren't too. Our new covernment and S. Niinistö are traitors against true and strong finnish people, who are the little group.
Agree
But very false one
@@babyboo7741 yeahhhh, this guys looks panicked. Very reserved, tightly controlled, Finnish kind of panic.
People who are not afraid will just show it, and when we use the word *_but_* that most often indicates insecurity and someone trying to point away from that truth. There's no need to state what we are not. Just *_show_* what we are and then we also show what we are not.
*_I'm not this, I'm not that..._* shows insecurity and you will more often just outright pull your own pants down. You clearly see fear in his eyes, and that's why it's better to avoid that kind of talk till you get your condfidence back up again because it's not believable.
I`m so proud of our president. He is smart, polite and classy. No bullshit.
Congratulations for Turkish approval of the NATO membership! I don't think without the current president you have it would have happen, he kept his word unlike Sweden. He is a smart man
I like Finland president get them into NATO today!
Smart way to get Finland in war against Russia! Katso mitä käy USAn vaalien jälkeen ja yllätyt😉
congratulations from uruguay! great president.take care of him
This president only speaks a lot of rubbish.
I wish our own leaders were as sensible, reasonable, humble, and respectful as this man. Love to Finland 🇫🇮 from US.
Right back at you Friend.! We hope so too.. But looking Good under Biden..!
Yeah as a swede im pretty jealous on Finland for having this man as their president. He's a tough and a smart individual.
Thank you very much; Sauli Niinistö is the best president we've had for decades now, unfortunately this is his last term :(
Love to you too
@@C0ldWarrior I don't think Finland will have any problem electing another good man.
Everytime I listen to the Finnish President, I’m in awe.
Such a humble man, who weighs his words well. No arrogance, no pointless anger… just classy answers every time.
Also, he can express himself so well in English…
Best regards to everyone in Finland 🇫🇮 from a Polish-American citizen 🇵🇱 🇺🇸
Your opinion is exactly like mine. I am grateful to have that kind of president. Greetings from Finland!
Yes indeed, I try to learn from him.
@@Eppu63 Have previous presidents been like this?
Being a member of NATO is not being humble for 5 seconds. NATO has destroyed the middle east and left it in ruins with no consequences for their war crimes.
I am finnish labour guy, but here in Finland when you valid to President, you are whole citizen President, you must forget your political party and events. You try to be all a head of it. Niinistö have done this very well. I awe President.
This guy is awesome. How a politician should be, doing his best at work and being honest about it.
How so, join nutto, when nutto is whacked. Scott Ritter, US Col. Doug Macgregor and Alex Mercurius. .
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He actually never wanted to be a president, we had to convince him. Often the people who want to be in power, shouldn't be there.
@@TommyTCGT Ah yes we need war not peace
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa Russia already started the war more than a year ago, this is precisely the reason why countries want join to NATO. Neutrality is no longer a good option, Russia sees neutrality as weakness.
It will be an honor to have the Finns in NATO. Soft spoken, courteous, and tougher than dry leather.
Thanks!
@@ilkkaheinonen Ah yes we need war not peace
all joining NATO will do is make Russia put troops along it's border with potentially nuclear armed missiles aimed at it's cities. All because the USA are a bunch of warmongers
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa Exactly 👍 Joining NATO brings peace to Finland.
When will that happen? 😂
"We are not afraid, but we are fully awake"
Afraid? Awake? For what? Just in case you are not aware, Finland has no Swastika tattooed NeoNazis in actual NeoNazi Finnish Battalions who have been committing acts of genocidal insanity against ethnic Russian Finns in Finland for the last 8/9 years.
Sure, because consequences come after
@@tokyo.peking consequences to who?
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Man, read it once again and try to comprehend.
Ok ?
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Very impressed by President Niinisto. His quiet diplomacy and dignity stands out among world heads of State.
Best wishes to Finland from Ireland!
We'll witness consequences, then you will see what kind of huge mistake nini-sto did.
@@tokyo.peking Blah blah blah
I love this guy. He is so deliberate and cool headed. Plus the way he speaks sounds so cool. Full respect from Australia.
You have a law degree, finnish honesty and reliability. You have the charisma and the no bullshit attitude. You get Sauli.
The best man to lead our country. Really.
I am swedish and love him
I have to say that we love him here in Finland. Polls say that he's the most liked president ever. He's on his second and last (six year) term in the office.
Not so many nations can understand our geographical position. Most of our fellow EU citizens have no clue. The other Nordics and Baltics do get it. Also Poland.
Him? So a transgender then... It figures. No, i dont think the Nordic and Baltic common people wants a global thermonuclear war in order to appease neocon overlords in the US. I think ordinary people wants governments that starts a dialogue with Russia and try to build security in Europe instead of confrontation with Russia.
Maybe one of the most harmful politicians for us ordinary finnish people in our history. One of the key players to making us to join Euro(some say unlawfully). Niinistö was also a supporter of unconstitutional human rights violations during covid-19 when he famously said "unvaccinated are keeping other people hostage". He will try to finish his "streak" by getting Finland to Nato without a common vote. Saying that few thousand attendee polls are enough to show Finnish people support for Nato membership in the same time our own media declares that 99% percent of finnish people support him as a president. What a sad joke our country and our democracy has become.
@@MrNikkertti finish parlament voting for NATO in march 3. 3 2023 yes 188 nope 7.
@@MrNikkertti Oh you are one of those. Btw, the LAW does not demand a common vote about NATO. We have elected parliament for that. But sure, everything is a big conspiracy for you.
@@formatique_arschloch One of who and what conpiracies?
Finland is very lucky to have President Sauli Niinisto , Charisma and Highly Experienced in Politics
Unfortunately he’s not a president anymore
I'm a South African and I have been following Finland president. Let me tell you: He is not a coward.
well he refused to condemn putin and xi for twenty years, so I disagree. he's only now doing it after our young and fearless PM sanna marin started it. better late than never of course, but sauli should've condemned putin the day he took over russian media 20 years ago. I'm glad he's retiring, he's been absolutely useless.
Correct. Our PM, on the other hand, has been horrible. Flirting around and speculating about dpnating military hardware without consulting the Finnish Defene Forces... Just idiotic
@@jockumt7063 what jokumt7063 here means is our super popular PM suggested giving our old fighters to UKRAINE, because we have new ones coming. not sure why he thinks we shouldn't help ukraine. also she's the friggin' PM, who else does he think has the authority to suggest military support to ukraine? because our military certainly does not!
@@babstra55 Surely we can have the discussion in 2030 when out F-35 fleet is fully operational. Now she gave the Ukrainians false hopes and room for speculation, which is completely unnecessary and irresponsible.
The commander of the Finnish Defense Forces is the President, so she could have had the discussion with him before throwing it out and making international headlines. Do you know anything about how anything works in Finland, or are you like 12 years old?
@@jockumt7063 again, why are you against helping ukraine?
I just love this guy! He's calm, reasonable and humble. Best regards from Sweden
Niinisto is a rare breed - a forthright and honest politician! He does not evade questions, if he cannot or is unwilling/unable to answer a question, he simply says so! Otherwise, he answers frankly and honestly as best he can. A typical Finn; there are really no ambiguities when they say something!
Thank's from Finland my Viking Friend..!
@@juri_xiii9977, The Finns I have known and worked with over the years seem to have one common quality. When they feel they have nothing significant to contribute in a conversation, they simply stay quiet. If/when a Finn actually feels he/she has something to contribute, I have learned to listen carefully!
Just before the covid your "rare breed" have discussed with Putin Russian-Finland trade, simplification of visas for Russians and a new even chip direct electric train from St. Petersburg to Imatra
@@poshemuuu There was nothing wrong with having cross-border trade talks, if they were done in good-faith. Most European countries have various trade agreements with Russia and China for that matter. However, the so-called 'special military operation' of Russia changed everything. The world now knows that Putin/Russia are not to be trusted and their words mean nothing.
@@poshemuuu Russia is our neighbour and without the ukraine war , it would be our most important trading partner simply because of proximity. In fact apart from Estonia and Sweden we have no natural trade partners other than Russia. And Sweden is much more closer to central Europe. So seasing trade likely hurts Finland more than most European countries. Quite easy to condemn Finnish wish to have good trade relations with Russia when you likely are from a country that has practically no trade with Russia, if your name is an indicator of your nationality.
Thank you Finland for all your help and support for Ukraine and Democracy and Freedom. Together we will win and Ukraine and Freedom will be victorious
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Thank you to Ukraine, we understand that you are not fighting only for yourself but the democratic free world. It is our duty to help, for as long as it takes.
@@knikanderrr Don't put the word democracy in your mouth.....Just enjoy your winnings....🤣🤣🤣
Finnish are nice and gentle but do not piss them off!
Yes, we want the best for everyone and just live and peace. We will not bend over for anyone. I will happily go down defending the values of freedom.
This is one of the finest, smartest and most capable statesmen in the world.
From a small Finnish nation . Really Finns should be proud of this man.
And we truly are proud. He is pretty much now the most beloved president of all time.
@@MrZarewna Juu, hyvä esiintyjä 👊 ja oli hauska huomata, että tossa 8:21 kohdalla varovaisesti käytti vanhaa Suomi-imagotermiä "know-how" 😅 sitä ennen tosiaan pieni mainospuhe (ja ehkä muistutus) suomalaisen koulutuksen hedelmistä. Kunhan vaan tää seuraava hallitus ei jatkais sen tuhoamista, mikä on ollut käynnissä jo ainakin vuosikymmenen.
@SeverK are you implying, that there is a problem with the constitution of Finland regarding presidental term-limits? 😁 Lets not lose our heads, said Sale...
@SeverK Get him in as the next general secretary of Nato.
@SeverK Fully understandable. Agree with you, i didnt think af the age "thing". We get a certain age and feel enough is enough.
A sensible Man 💪
Quite the level headed gentleman!
Ah yes we need war not peace
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa Peace is definitely better than war. But a peace achieved through complete capitulation that will result in another war in five years isn't a great deal. Russia essentially wants to decapitate Ukraine as a country and render it a non-factor in European politics and Ukraine wants to expel all Russian forces from its territory. Those two goals are fundamentally incompatible with each and both sides still have plenty of steam militarily. Up until one or both sides start taking more and more casualties the war will continue.
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa how exactly is he promoting war? Finland's investing in its safety, not planning on an attack.
Russia should be treated like Nazi Germany in 1944, i.e. every kind of peace on Russia's terms is totally out of the question.
@@francisdec1615
Nato should be treated as NaziGermany but not in 1944 but in 1945.
Ha ha ha...
He fully understands that wonderful Finnish word ’sisu’.
I move to Finland and president Niinistö is the politician I have always respected and admired the most. Im very happy that we have him here
I’m become a big fan of Finnish leaders 💕 love from 🇺🇸
I respected him until he became an American poodle that puts his country at risk. Being faced with more Russian nukes while serving as another American launching site is not a sign of progress. Finnland never had any problems with Russia since WW2. Why make it a slave of American military strategies ?
What is it like to live n Finland
@@hilltop521 Nice quiet people, hospitable and friendly. Never met anyone who is afraid of the Russians, most of them even speak and understand the Russian language. Maybe due to the links to Carelia.
@@simonesometh4566 So just tell me what you think is a lie ! I have been there as a tourist and to take part in sports competitions. The question was 'What is it like to live in Finland', and that is my impression of the people there. Maybe there are different regions with the people living and thinking differently.
Are you from Finland....or do you just follow a different script ?
This leader speaks will intelligence and insight. Finland should be proud of their President. NATO will be much better with Finland. Peace to the world.
NATO is a hostile alliance. Joining Nato doesnt make anyone safer.
From the US, i was absolutely thrilled when i heard Finland/Sweden were joining NATA. My dad words for Sandvik, a Swedish company. I absolutely love both of those countries
Me too.
Now you have new one who want to bomb yugoslavia, yemen, libya, syria, iraq....qnd to steal oil and gold.
Inam also THRILLED what happen to ppl.
I wish my country had such honorable leaders as the president of Finland. It is an honor to call Finland a friend, a relative and an ally.
Slava Ukraine from Hungary. Glory to the heroes of Ukraine. Never bow to sick dictators.God bless you all who support Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
I disagree with this guy and i am from Hungary too.
There are no "sick dictators", there are only national interests:
- the american interest in Ukraine was always about using the conflict to separate Europe from russian energy and influence and to weaken Russia.
- the russian interest in Ukraine is to force the country to be neutral, because if Ukraine is neutral it serves both the West and Russia, taking a side is suicide for Ukraine, because right now it only serves american interest, i mean there are two outcomes from this conflict, either Ukraine will still exist as a country when it is over or it will not, the outcome depends on how long Ukraine will serve the american interest of weakening Russia, because if you have payed ANY attention to this conflict then you know that the collective WEST was only sending enough weapons to keep the ukranians fighting, not helping them to win and if you understand this then you understand that the EU and America do not care about what is in the best interest of the ukranian people, because the West believes that it is ok to "regime change" in a country everytime they dont get what they want, but they dont care about the consequences of their actions at all.
Ukraine as the member ofthe NATO? Not a chance.
Maybe it can be the member of the EU, but after the war if Ukraine will still exist it will be heavily indebted towards the west and will have no industry to produce anything, so if the EU will accept Ukraine as a member then the EU will go into a recession or i should say the inflation will not go away.
This is the part where i should write that i condemn the russian military action in Ukraine and i stand with the ukranian people, but i agree with Russia, for 8 years the West ignored the warnings of Russia and avoided any diplomatic solution, now the West has to take responsibility for it, blaming Russia is the opposite of that and if Europe wants to be taken seriously in any way then it should act for for peace in the interest of the european people instead of serving american interest.
If being ally with America means that we stand in a line to get thrown under the bus one by one and being used as a sacrificial lamb then i dont see how it serves our own interest.
Hilarious comment
I wish in the Netherlands we had such skillfull politicians. Welcome to NATO Finland, an honor having you.
u guys have this Rute he is like ISDN routers.. dance for germnas
Mark Rutte was not bad, but BBB must prove it's right for a ground called the Netherlands. The deep sense of being a Finn is about collaboration, togetherness and quantum mechanical reality, which is really driving our reality forward. Been there and done both... and for sure I know nothing at all. I hope this reply satisfies at least a bit.
Well thanks 😊 The role of the president is very limited in Finland though. But I like our president too, he's been an all around very good man in his spot. (President has powers mostly in foreign politics, not internal).
Thanks..! We love Netherlands too..!
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This man sees russia as it is.
It is a gift of God that this man is President of Finland, he is brilliant, a logical, prudent , but direct, outspoken thinker, and he is tough, he prefoundly knows what is best for Russia , A strong well prepared Finland ! Thank you, Sir !!!! Welcome to Nato.
Prepared for becoming another American launching site. It is not a gift of God but a gift for American military strategists. It is a manipulated action against the Finnish people. When did they ever have problems with the Russians ?
@@henryseidel5469 Did you really ask when did Finns ever have problems with the Russians?
@@z13579bugi Yes ! I do not remember any from the past seventy years.
Henry, you have just earned your ticket to the Russian Front, hands down most hilarious Vlad wishbone today.
@@henryseidel5469 Winter War,Continuation War. They stole 1/10th of our country.
My Grandpa was fighting them,and we have been getting ready for their inevitable new try.. They bombed us.. Shut your uneducated mouth about things you know nothing of..
He's a very wise president. I have seen various interviews with him. Greetings from Germany.
Thank you Finland, thank you Sweden, thank you Ukraine! God Bless All!
What bless clown? IF Nato wants war with russia, russia will nuke US
Finland and sweden should not join Nato
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Yaaa mercury begoooone!!!!
may god curse your countries!
@@RumandCocaine ur mom!
Finnish president rocks 👍🏻🇸🇪
A 135 mile border with Russia? This reporter clearly did not do her homework, its 830 miles or 1,340km long .
She did get it right the second time around, it was just a mistake of words the first time.
What a breath of fresh air this man is. I wish we had a Ninisto in the UK
He at least used to be a very sporty man, keeping himself in a good physical condition, so he might have survived your famous parliamentary fist fights as a winner. However, as you saw in the interview, he would never win a shouting match. The Finnish parliament is not nearly as exciting as the British one.
@@herrakaarme The british parlamentary sessions are a great source of entertainment.
@@herrakaarme oooooodä......ooda...oooodä....orderrrr
You have instead a racist Suella trying to cover her incapability of doing anything.
Nordic people are cool! 🤟
Incredibly articulate, intelligent and a great leader
This is how a real democracy looks and is represented. Proud of our finnish friends.
I'm very happy that our brothers and sisters from Finland joined the alliance. Greetings from the Netherlands 😀
dank je wel. groetjes uit zuid finland
one of the best presidents in the world.such a wise men
Love to see a president or a politician in general who is so friendly and down to earth
Warm welcomes for Finland in NATO! Greetings from Czechia.
Its not guaranteed yet and there is a Russian build-up of forces near Finnish border.
@@JosephGibson Honestly, any Russian attempt at Finland at this point is a complete suicide mission for Russia. And I am pretty sure they (Russian officials) know it themselves.
@Joseph Gibson What "buildup of forces"? According to legitimate intelligence sources (not propaganda videos) Russia has been emptying its garrisons literally everywhere in order to send more troops to Ukraine.
Thanks Czechia..!
@@JosephGibson There isn't. In fact most of the Russian troops that used to be next to Finland have been shipped off to Ukraine, unsurprisingly. Over the past decade Russia actually increased the military presence near Finland, but that's over now. There's only a tolen force left anymore. Not that it matters since nobody's going to attack Russia, the biggest nuclear power in the world. Russia only needs enough troops to observe the border and catch any crazy civilians trying to cross it illegally, which doesn't even happen every year.
He’s not wrong. Just ask Armenia how useful Putin’s promises are. And Finland owes Russia nothing, they wanted to Join nato do they joined, Russia has no say in it.
Thank God for the Finns. Good people.
You cant help but respect this man 👍
Congratulations Finland 🙌👏
You Finns have a great President, and your Prime Min is cool too !!! regards from Hungary.
Yes- Finlands awareness has made an example for most western countries. Espcially I like they have made so many shelters for almost everybody (80 pct of the population) . My country Danmark has neglected the danger for years and even cancelled bomshelters- leaving the population out in the stormy weather. In my previous job I tried to stop the cancellation of a bomb shelter and was treated like a paranoid fool.
Focus on the interview, and let us handle our own matters in private.
Though... it was Baltic countries and Poland which were saying (warning) a lot before 28.03.2022 what going to happen in the eastern front... there were very few which took those warnings seriously enough. Even Niinistö did "nothing" prior the attack...
@@ssc00p invasion of Crimea was lied about and made too complicated, for the average western citizen to react properly to. No one is saying, that Russia's soft-power propaganda did not work, but hey who remebers any of that anymore.
And the shelters are actually required to be built and maintained, by law.
@@ssc00p Some in Baltics also didn't do good enough job internally preparing infrastructure even though we were fully aware, although it is somewhat justifiable due to how bad of a starting position USSR occupation left us.
@@hjuikkll Crimea was joined by fake referendum, just like invasion of iraq started on some bombing of 911, just a military operation on terrorism
The world would be a better place with gentlemen like Sauli Niinisto as leaders
Really ?
He's just entering in group of world bullies.
Ask IRAQ LIBY SYRYA YEMEN YUGOSLAVIA what kind of crim7nals those bullies are
Warmongers. World would be worse.
I am glad to see Finland joining NATO. Russia took 11 percent of Finland's territory in March of 1940. I believe Russia would take more land from Finland if it could. Being a member of NATO will prevent that.
Intelligent, calm, measured, reserved leadership. We need more like him
I am impressed, If this is a true representation of the Finnish people, then you should be proud. Smart, articulate, and logical... you are a welcomed addition to NATO.
2:00 Finland has actually a reserve of 900000 personnel, oit of which ca. 300000 can be fielded at one time.
Well yes and no, 300-350k is the number usually quoted as the active reserve assumed capable of frontline duty. 900k is just about every able body that has gone through military training in the last 30 years.
Why would Russia have a choice to decide what other countries want to ally with?? Russia should stfu and live their own life then tell other Europian countries what to do.
It is just a typical example of russians behavior, other nations are not valued at all and they want dominate independent neighboring countries.
No one should wonder why there are now 31 countries in NATO and the number is growing. Russia can look in the mirror
Thanks for this interview with President Sauli Niinisto. The Finnic-Uguric Complex is not in my linguistic repertoire, but I know my Baltic / Nordic history, of “Stalin’s Finger,” and that Vlad Vladimirovitch is deathly afraid of losing the Finns’ Homeland Karelia, which Iron Joe stole near the end of WW II.
Murmansk is possibly even more important to Putin’s Kremlin Mob, than Sevastopol !!!
I think Finland should get back all of Finnish Karelia and in addition East Karelia and Kola. Russia should be dismantled.
@@francisdec1615 Where will you start if you think the borderlines from after WW2 should be revised ?
@@francisdec1615 We will.. Koti on koti..
@@francisdec1615 That's a lovely idea in theory, but most Finns don't really want that land back. It's been through the "russian midas", meaning it's pretty much in ruins. It would cost an arm and a leg to restore it to our standard of living, so, no. The only place I might've liked was Viipuri, Karelia's biggest town and my grandparents' home town. But alas, the time for its return is long gone, it too is derelict and filled with russians.
@@intensemint7800 Where will you start changing European borderlines again, which were the result of WW2 ?
He is spot on! Go Finland
I believe that this was a very important interview for every American to watch. Americans have different views on Russia since they haven't experienced wars or destruction that the Russians have caused over the last 100 years. I stood on guard during the cold war, Knowing that Russia(Soviet Union) could actually invade any country they saw fit.
Knowing this we were 100% prepared to counter anything that Russia (Soviet Union) tried
Slava Ukrayini 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
The Soviets have not caused destruction but they suffered destruction from June 1941. Without Stalin's Red Army no British or American soldier would ever have touched European ground. After-made stories are fakes and lies from today's viewpoint. When Eisenhower was standing side by side with Stalin on the Cremlin Wall the Westerners could be happy to have such strong allies.
Bandera Ukraine collaborated with Hitler helping him take the Jews to concentration camps. Today they are turned into Hollywood heroes because everything is directed against Russia. American lickspittles.
He’d get my vote for president of a world government. A rare politician whom thinks before he speaks or acts. You clever Finns!
Soft spoken and brilliant; congratulations as a new member of Nato. God Bless your trip!
Bravo, Finlanda 👍!
This guy 🇫🇮is awesome. How a politician should be, doing his best at work and being honest about it.
I wish Portugal has a President like, this one. Congrats Finns!
Nobody wans to talk to Putler. Nobody.
Why do you call him Putler ? Wasn't is Mannerheim that collaborated with Hitler ?
"I will if there's a benefit." Dirty job, but someone's gotta do it.
@@henryseidel5469 If it walks like a totalitarian, quacks like a demagogue, and bites like an ultranationalist, it's a fascist.
@@henryseidel5469 Mannerheim defended Finland against Soviet invasion. He did not like Hitler at all but German attack against Soviet army was in benefit of Finland. He did what he needed to do and Finland kept it's independence by causing massive long lasting unsustainable losses to the enemy.
I love this man!!! And I am not even Finnish.
Memories of the Winter War 1940...extraordinary level of preparedness ....AND they have the best civilian shelters AND they have the best Saunas!!!
I am envious of Finland for having such a good man in charge.
It was not him in charge when finland entered nato. It was sarin. Although he has excellent qualities
@@justine7188 he was stilll the presideent and handles foreign politics. he couldve stopped nato if he wanted to
@@paahtopro3950 you do realise that on the basis of putin s actions finland wanted to join nato for defensive purposes. They can what happened to ukraine and that russia is the aggressor. You act like NATO was forced upon Finland, and they were forced to join. Can you also explain why former soviet states all joined NATO? like poland etc. Life was so good under Russia as head of USSR...
@@justine7188 what. I never said we were forced to join nato and it was in our best intrest. All the former soviet countries joined nato tp get safety from russia
@@justine7188 "Life was so good under Russia as head of USSR", never laughed so hard in my life.
Good on him, someone with integrity
The concerns of Finland is appropriate as current situation in Ukraine speaks louder than words.
Very good interview. I like Finlands leader, a solid man, he answers straight and to the point. Finland is impressive at how their country has been steered through the years.
Great interview Mr Sauli speaks with integrity
Nini hu
Ninichu
As a Swede I am proud to be a neighbour to Finland. We are free countries with solid democracy.
Thank you from a Finn! We make a great team, Sweden and Finland. You got the brains, the looks the money and.... together we make a great team!
Very likeable leader.
The ultimate Diplomat.
Sauli Niinistö on erittäin pätevä Suomen Presidentti. I love this my Country President, its very good people 👍🇫🇮🌏🌅❤👌🇫🇮
Very wise and pragmatic man this your president is dear Finns 👍
Welcome to NATO, you are very welcomed
Regards from CZE 🇨🇿🤝🇫🇮
I am so proud of the courage of the Fins. Living next to Mordor must suck incredibly.
@Lee The people of finland want to join NATO tho.
Very impressive leader. Congratulations to the Finns for electing President Niinisto!
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Clear and reasonable mind. Bravo Finland!
In Finland we do not discuss with terrorists!
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Not talking to Americans then?
We are selling weapons to Saudi Arabia and Turkey and both of these countries openly support islamic terrorists.
@@slb7429 you bet, if USA occupied a country now, Finland would condemn them just as it condemned USA going to Iraq. 95% were against it, and now 95% is against of Russia waging war with Europe.
@@slb7429 no talking to russian terrorists
Cool 😎!
Look forward to seeing some different perspectives and voices here!
The Baltics are finally being heard! They have been warning us for decades.
I love our president. Strong, clear and smart.
Its not difficult to see why, impressive individual (from a UK perspective, especially compared to our recent succession of idiots)
Brainwashed with the Americans. This will all backfire.
It is great to hear the views of President Niinisto and it is good that in Finland they are very much awake to the threats of Putin. Thanks for a very informative interview. From Australia.
Finland can't be afraid of Russia because Russia is beneath them in every way you can imagine lol
Okay, Adolf.
@@Beachgirl1 Sure, Vlad.
@@mixlllllll Sure, Schwab.
@@Beachgirl1 Da da, Pjotr
They even make better Vodka than the Russians.
Read an artice about him recently, he is probibly the wisest president I can think of. You finns can be very proud of him.
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I just wish we can choose as great of a president as him. His term ends next year. He has served since 2012, one term is 6 years and 2 is the maximum a person can serve.
The Finns will be faced with a lot more of Russian nukes and form another American launching site. What a progress to be proud of !
@@henryseidel5469 Go to sleep russian bot :D
@@n6itisixsixsix Nice way of describing world history. You must be a very educated guy.
Germany and France need a leader like this, with brains and balls, not Putin's ball in their mouths. Puxxy euros are at fault, decades of capitulation.
He's an amazing 😍 politician!
Keep on digging your own grave Putler. The free world and the oppressed in the Authoritarian world thank you Karim Khan for the giant step forward you've just taken to strengthen the judicial arm of the the rule of law in international affairs.
Welcome aboard, Finland.
What 'Free' world ? You should start your legend with the War crimes western governments committed in the past eighty years. A neverending story.
Well done, Finland.
The Finns gave the Red Army hell in WW2. God bless Finland. So glad they were able to join NATO
@Lee If we go to this, do you know that in 1939 the Stalin made an agreement with Hitler (Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact) and USSR attacked Finland (and Poland) without reason. There was a secret add on where Hitler and Stalin divided the countries of Europe for themselves like best friends. Germany helped Finland maintain its independence after the war between Germany and USSR started. Finnish leader said 1941: "Whatever opinion you might have about the current system in Germany, it is a thousand time better than to be under Soviet rule, which would mean our death".
Hundreds of thousands of Soviets died at a ratio of 6:1. Finland was supposed to be conquered in two weeks, does that sound familiar? The same is happening now in Ukraine.
In WW2 US and British helped russia, just Google "Lend-Lease" otherwise, russia would have collapsed on the eastern front. Now US and UK are helping Ukraine
Finns don't mince words and they know Russia very well from their own history.
Yes,
Why didn't the Russians occupy Finland in the past eighty years ? Would have been an easy job for them .
135mile border with russia ? wtf lol
Someone is using Swedish mil...
was thinking the same wtf we have like 832 mile border
Last time I check our border was a bit longer than 135 miles with Russia. 832 miles (1340 km) to be precise.
It kind of felt good for a second to think how peaceful our lives would be with that short border though
"We have always been prepared", good advice President.
The quicker you acknowledge realities, the quicker you can take important steps.
as Finnish never think much of Niinistö, start of Ukraine he was too kind to Russia and Putin, Sure i get it he has much power in hes mouth, my respect to him started to rise when we applied to NATO and he said: Look in mirror, you did this.
i bet lots of it was because he did not even want to say if hes positive or negative about NATO, so he would not effect peoples willingness to join/not join.
Finland's President put our Republican leaders to shame. Leader that lead.
One thing that’s respectable about him is that he doesn’t shove his political opinions down everyone’s throat. You should take notes ;)
It's not a 135 mile border. Journalists should know the basics.
I think that dude was one of they few and also probably because he had much contact with pjutin before war knew pjutin was fucked up and he thought it could happen, its like that saying, "keep your friends close but keep your enemies closer" kind of summarizes the decision to keep the military forced intact, bur they are also border to border with the russian country, go Finland oh yeah, 😎
Such a great president.
1:41 135 mile border at Russia? Finland have 832 mile border with Russia.
She confuses it with Swedish miles, that are 10 kilometers - an English mile is 1.6 kilometers.
You learn something new everyday, didnt know about swedish miles.
I dont know anyone from Finland but this guy is a great example of a true statement.
He has been quite exceptional President for sure, it is sad that he won't be continuing as one after this term, he said he will retire.
Would it be time get to know someone ?
😂😂😂😂 2:33: the automatic subtitles bot translating the presidents speech:
“ we bought alot of F35s to protect our photos”. Yes. Finnish people really cherish their memories!
2:45: “we are prepared to take our children to protect the border line” 😂😂😂
Those automated subtitles bots really need an upgrade
I fully agree with Finland`s President, why should the President of Finland answer to Vladimir Putin. Vladimir Putin thinks he can rule the world.
I like how people are always happy in Finland. 😂🤣 By the way, I'm a Finn, and my president is smart and brave. So respect. ❤️🇫🇮🇺🇦🇷🇺🇸🇯🇸🇪