Finnish President Sauli Niinisto: 'We are not afraid of Russia'

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto spoke with FRANCE 24’s Marc Perelman during the Munich Security Conference. The president discussed Finland’s plans to join NATO, whether Western leaders misjudged Russian President Vladimir Putin prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and whether there is a risk that Russian military action will expand further into Europe.

Click on the player above to watch the complete interview.


Read more on FRANCE 24 English

Read also:
Turkey's Erdogan says Finland may join NATO without Sweden
Turkey warns Finland, Sweden must 'take steps' before joining NATO
NATO allies sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland