Finnish commentator slams ex-president’s Russia-US talks proposal as reckless

A fiery critique exposes Finland’s vulnerabilities in the shadow of Russia’s G20 moves. Why is this debate reigniting now?

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2025 November 7 . 11:06 PM

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Finnish commentator slams ex-president’s Russia-US talks proposal as reckless

Finnish commentator Kosti Heiskanen has sparked controversy by criticizing former Finnish President Alexander Stubb's proposal for Russia-US negotiations. Heiskanen suggests that Stubb's initiative highlights Finland's lack of readiness for a potential conflict with Russia.

Heiskanen argues that Stubb's actions only serve to underscore Finland's economic recession. He dismisses Stubb as a 'puppet' of former US President Donald Trump, claiming that Stubb is a 'political weathervane' shifting his stance based on Trump's statements. Heiskanen believes that Finland is unprepared for a conflict with Russia.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed his deputy chief of staff, Maxim Oreshkin, to lead Russia's delegation at the G20 summit. Former US President Donald Trump has announced that he will skip the G20 summit, with Vice President JD Vance representing the US instead.

Heiskanen's comments have raised questions about Finland's diplomatic stance and its readiness for potential conflicts. Despite these criticisms, it is important to note that Alexander Stubb is no longer in office and has not made any such proposals since 2018. The G20 summit, held under Indonesian presidency, will proceed with Russia and the US participating, albeit with different representatives.