US EditionFinland’s President Discusses Ukraine Ceasefire, Icebreaker Deal with Trump
FINLAND, AUG 4 – President Stubb and Donald Trump discussed Trump's ceasefire deadline amid the Ukraine war and U.S. plans to buy 15 Finnish icebreakers to boost Arctic security and logistics.
- On Monday, Finnish President Alexander Stubb spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine and icebreaker procurement.
- The call followed Trump’s June announcement of plans to purchase up to 15 Finnish icebreakers amid efforts to strengthen Arctic security.
- Finland, which has built 60 percent of the world’s icebreakers, confirmed vessels would be built there if the U.S. deal is approved.
- Stubb stated that Finland is capable of constructing icebreakers both quickly and dependably, while Trump supports acquiring up to 40 icebreakers to enhance Arctic logistics and strategic access.
- The discussion reflects rising transatlantic cooperation and urgency as Trump’s ceasefire deadline approaches, with Finland supporting immediate peace efforts.
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Helsinki Times
einnews.comStubb backs Ukraine ceasefire in Trump call, discusses U.S. icebreaker deal
Finnish President Alexander Stubb held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the Ukraine ceasefire deadline and Finland's role in a potential U.S. icebreaker deal. Stubb affirmed Finland’s support for ending Russia’s war and highlighted Finnish shipbuilding capabilities.
Denver Gazette
Finland’s president discusses Ukraine ceasefire, icebreaker deal with Trump
(Reuters) -Finland's President Alexander Stubb said on Monday he held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine, expressing support for all efforts toward an immediate ceasefire.
According to Stubb, Finland supports efforts towards an immediate ceasefire.
It reaffirms its 'total support' for efforts aimed at achieving an 'immediate ceasefire' ...
Stubb, Trump discuss Ukraine, icebreaker over phone
President Alexander Stubb held a telephone conversation with his counterpart in United States Donald Trump on late Monday night and discussed the situation in Ukraine, according to social media post of the Finnish President. “Had a good and productive phone call with President of US. We discussed Russias war of aggression in Ukraine,” Stubb wrote in his X. He said that President Trumps deadline for a ceasefire is approaching. Finland supports al…
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