The Finnish president, Sauli Niinisto, has carved out a vital role as interpreter between East and West, and he is not optimistic about the prospects for peace.
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What Are the Minsk Accords, and Could They Defuse the Ukraine Crisis?
European diplomats are exploring whether a seven-year-old negotiating channel, initially intended to resolve a conflict in eastern Ukraine, can be repurposed to calm a wider crisis.
Finland Government Resigns After Overhauls Fall Through
The center-right government, led by Prime Minister Juha Sipila, tried and failed to make significant changes to the country’s health care system.