2018 Russia–United States summit - Wikipedia
The 2018 Russia–United States summit (also known as the Helsinki 2018 or the Trump–Putin summit) was a summit meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on 16 July 2018, in Helsinki, Finland.
History of Helsinki - Wikipedia
While intended to protect Helsinki from Russian attack, Sveaborg ultimately surrendered to Russia during the Finnish War (1808–1809), and Finland was incorporated into the Russian Empire as part of the Treaty of Fredrikshamn. Russia then moved the Finnish capital from Turku to Helsinki, and the city grew dramatically during the 19th century.
Still a summit secret: What happened in Helsinki between Putin …
Jun 16, 2021 · Democrats are no longer pursuing what happened in private meetings at the 2018 summit in Helsinki, Finland, between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Helsinki committee calls for rethinking US-Russia relations - The Hill
Sep 28, 2024 · Bipartisan committee calls for U.S. to treat Russia as a persistent threat, pushing for increased support to Ukraine and post-Soviet states.
Finland–Russia relations - Wikipedia
Finland had its own civil war with involvement by Soviet Russia, was later invaded by the USSR, and had its internal politics influenced by it. Relations since then have been both warm and cool, fluctuating with time. Russia has an embassy in Helsinki, and a consulate in Mariehamn.
Russia's military buildup near Finland stalls amid Ukraine war
1 day ago · Russia’s efforts to bolster military strength near the Finnish border face significant setbacks as the war in Ukraine consumes its manpower and resources, according to Finland’s Defence Intelligence Agency. The agency’s latest public report outlines the challenges Russia faces in achieving its military expansion goals in the region. Before the invasion of Ukraine, Russia stationed ...
Finland closes last crossing point with Russia, sealing off entire ...
Nov 29, 2023 · NATO member Finland has closed its last remaining border crossing with Russia. The move Wednesday comes after the government decided to seal the entire border with its eastern neighbor amid rising political tensions between Helsinki and Moscow.
Russia warns of tension as Finland shuts last border crossing - BBC
Nov 29, 2023 · Finland has closed the last crossing on its long Russian border, prompting the Kremlin to condemn an "absolutely redundant measure". The northern crossing at Raja-Jooseppi closed for two weeks at...
Putin Warns Finland Of Unspecified 'Problems' As Helsinki Closes …
Dec 17, 2023 · Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of unspecified “problems” with Finland and said he had ordered the establishment of a new military district in regions bordering the Nordic nation.
After Putin vowed ‘problems,’ Russia ends cross-border deal with ...
Russia's foreign ministry announced on Wednesday it was terminating a cross-border agreement between Moscow and Helsinki. The abrupt move followed Finnish accusations that Russia has been fueling a migrant crisis on their mutual border.