Nordic heads of state meet: Merz for Ukraine aid and Greenland!

Nordic heads of state meet: Merz for Ukraine aid and Greenland!

Turku, Finnland - in Turku, Finland, the annual summit of the Nordic heads of government began today, in which German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also takes part. In the evening, the Chancellor meets the heads of government of the Nordic countries to advise on central topics such as the support of Ukraine in defense against Russia. This was reported by Remszeitung

Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo took the opportunity to criticize Vladimir Putin because of the lack of interest in peace. Orpo pointed out the ongoing attacks on civilians in Kiev and emphasized that Russia remains a long -term threat to Europe. In the context of this threat, Finland plans to increase his defense spending and to prepare for different scenarios. The expansion of Russian bases on the Finnish-Russian border is already documented by satellite images.

Greenland's role and geopolitical tensions

Another central theme of the summit is the discussion about Greenland, especially Donald Trump's annual fantasies. Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the Prime Minister of Greenland, takes part in the summit as an equal partner. Greenland and the Faroe Islands are represented independently, while the Åland Islands appear as co-hosts. Merz is expected for a dinner with the other heads of government to consolidate the bilateral relationships that also affect economic cooperation, such as

The security situation in the Baltic Sea is also urgent because the discussions about the Russian attack war against Ukraine are persistent. The Nordic countries represent loyal supporters of Ukraine, and close cooperations with Denmark, which was one of the first countries, which F-16 fight jets delivered to Kiev. Merz has already traveled eight countries in the past three weeks and is making important contacts with other NATO partner countries during the summit.

An important aspect that is in the background of the summit is the increased military help for Ukraine, which was also discussed on a recently taken Baltic Sea. Here the Nordic and Baltic States and Poland declared their willingness to intensify support in order to strengthen Ukraine. These countries are considered the largest per capita providers of military aid for Ukraine, which underlines their continuing support for the country's defense. Among other things, the "victory plan" of Ukraine, including NATO membership and permits for long-range missile attacks on Russia, was emphasized, such as Euractiv reported In summary, it can be said that the Nordic summit is not only a forum for diplomatic conversations and the promotion of security, but also of crucial importance for strengthening transatlantic relationships, since the geopolitical tensions in the region increase. The support for Ukraine remains a central concern, while the challenges of Russia continue to shape the Agenda of the Nordic States.