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Sirpa Maenpaa

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Retired Finnish diplomat. Member of Nordic Women Mediators - Finland. Like = usually bookmark.

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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Tocci’s guess is that European suggestion of mine operation in Hormuz won’t be accepted by US or Iran. But Norway has already provided valuable legal counsel of law of the sea to Iran and Oman.
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The Economist @economist.com · 30/05/2026
The past decade may not have seen a definitive lurch towards nuclear war. But nor have the auguries been good
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The dangerous delusion of modern warfare
Our defence editor assesses how conflict has changed in recent years
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Ottawa Charge 🤖 @notpwhlcharge.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
It's not every day you get to skate with World leaders 🇨🇦🇫🇮 It was an honour and a pleasure to have Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finland President Alexander Stubb out to practice this afternoon! We appreciate your time and your support as we make our final push to the playoffs.
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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
A pick from Munich Security Conference. Finland’s president lists all the ratings of Finland he is proud of.
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PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Britain Pushes the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, but Will It Matter? passblue.com/2026/02/08/b...
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Britain Pushes the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, but Will It Matter?
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Foreign Affairs @foreignaffairs.com · 05/02/2026
On the latest episode of “The Foreign Affairs Interview,” Finnish President Alexander Stubb discusses today’s geopolitical challenges in China, Greenland, Russia, and Ukraine, and the future of the transatlantic alliance. Listen here: fam.ag/45MbjDN
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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
We had wonderful reading marathon of Moomin books by Tove Jansson, at TV. Here examples of dedication by President Alexander Stubb www.facebook.com/share/r/1CF7..., First Lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb www.facebook.com/share/r/188e..., former PM Sanna Marin. www.facebook.com/share/r/1CNN....
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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Referring to recent essay by Robert Kagan in the Atlantic on the end of an order, here is sequel - conversation invited by Carole Cadwalladr. More on Europe and particularly UK.
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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Finns have followed stress & recovery by HRV for long, as Finnish Firstbeat had important role in bringing models from research world to interpretations usable in wellness measurement and consumer gadgets. Garmin later bought this part of Firstbeat. Many had first Firstbeat-based fitbit, now Oura.
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Stanley Pignal @spignal.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
2024: can Europe defend itself ALONGSIDE America? 2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America? 2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?
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Henry Foy @henryjfoy.ft.com · 18/01/2026
Last year involved what many of Europe’s decisionmakers now admit resembled cognitive dissonance: arguing that they needed to tolerate Trump’s attacks on them as allies in order to keep him as an ally “There is a point where the possibilities of dealing with each other sensibly have been exhausted”
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 18/01/2026
EU readies €93bn tariffs in retaliation for Trump’s Greenland threat ft.trib.al/5Qfqifp
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EU readies €93bn tariffs in retaliation for Trump’s Greenland threat
Europe could also threaten to restrict US companies’ market access in run-up to crunch talks at Davos
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Euronews @euronews.com · 18/01/2026
What is the EU's anti-coercion instrument, and how does it work? ➡️ l.euronews.com/h6qW
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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Incl. clarification - EU doesn’t regulate content, but some national legislations may. Political history background for European choices.
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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Strongly recommended. Analyzing possible motivations for Venezuela operation. Applebaum’s POV Venezuelan opposition that won elections. Great discussion on spheres of influence incl. rumours on deal with Putin re Venezuela. Did US global firms really wish US retreat from world to W. hemisphere?
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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Good time to repost this www.bellingcat.com/resources/20...
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OSHIT: Seven Deadly Sins of Bad Open Source Research - bellingcat
Learning to recognise these widespread mistakes will help you judge the quality of open source analysis — or improve your own.
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 26/12/2025
The Western alliance has been foundational to the global order since WW II. Now, European leaders are asking whether it’s dead.
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Is ‘The West’ Over?
As Europe-U.S. relations become more strained, once-unshakeable allies abroad wonder whether the rift can be repaired.
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Minna Ålander 🌻 @alanderminna.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
A longer holiday read on the currently quite messy Arctic security dynamics, courtesy of the US. I hope everyone can get some rest over the holidays, despite everything !
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New Ice Curtain Or Headed To A Meltdown?
The Arctic is getting more crowded - and less predictable, thanks to weird US flexes.
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Olivier Tesquet @oliviertesquet.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
« Project Sunrise » : l’administration Trump précise son plan colonial pour transformer Gaza en « smart city » futuriste. Pas la peine d’y chercher les deux millions de Palestiniens déplacés, ils n’y existent pas. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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Exclusive | U.S. Pitches ‘Project Sunrise’ Plan to Turn Gaza Into High-Tech Metropolis
The Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff drafted blueprint could see the U.S. commit to roughly 20% of some reconstruction costs over 10 years.
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 17/12/2025
US defence act passes in rebuke to Trump administration’s stance on Europe ft.trib.al/wpMUaQN
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US defence act passes in rebuke to Trump administration’s stance on Europe
Legislation commits to minimum troop numbers on the continent and continued assistance to Ukraine
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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
NEW: The Kremlin is setting information conditions to reject any meaningful security guarantees for Ukraine by threatening Europe. Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar121025 Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/8)
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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
More details of the compromise text regarding Europe: Ukraine Security Assistance 400 million USD per year for 2 years, Baltic Security Initiative, minimum of troops in Europe 76.000, SACEUR to remain American. Next to Senate.
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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
National Defense Authorization Act for 2026 has been passed by House of Representatives, moving to Senate, and text understood to have backing of White House. For instance includes deepening US resources for the Baltic states and hardening NATO's northeastern flank.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 07/12/2025
Kremlin hails Trump’s national security strategy as aligned with Russia’s vision
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Kremlin hails Trump’s national security strategy as aligned with Russia’s vision
Moscow welcomes White House document critical of the EU as talks to end the Ukraine war enter a key phase The Kremlin has heaped praise on Donald Trump’s latest national security strategy, calling it an encouraging change of policy that largely aligns with Russian thinking. The remarks follow the publication of a White House document on Friday that criticises the EU and says Europe is at risk of “civilisational erasure”, while making clear the US is keen to establish better relations with Russia. Continue reading...
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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Politico’s analysis: ”The measure (=bipartisan defense bill) stands in stark contrast to President Donald Trump’s new national security strategy”. (The one of my AI’s I consult on US politics told me NSS is for info on Administration plans to Congress, not for approval.)
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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Same day as National Security Strategy: US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say - www.reuters.com/business/aer...
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Exclusive: US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say
The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO's conventional defense capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats in Washington this week,...
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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Useful to read, for instance what he wants for Europe.
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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
The story covers broader investment community in US and Russia planning business co-operation for mining in Arctic and Siberia, and for US firms’ acquisition of Lukoil and Nordstream.
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War on the Rocks @warontherocks.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
A multinational force is now authorized for Gaza, but its success depends on countries that may not be ready to take the risk.
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A Historic Resolution, an Unworkable Plan: The Uncertain Future of Gaza’s New Mandate
With the authorization of an international administration and stabilization force for Gaza, U.N. Security Council Resolution 2803 marks a historic
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Lev Parnas @levparnas.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
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BREAKING: Trump Sends Kushner and Witkoff to Moscow as Leaked Tapes Rock the “Peace Plan”
Six months ago I told you Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, and Kirill Dmitriev were the real ones running Trump’s Ukraine “peace” game — leaked tapes, Miami meetings, and a planned Moscow trip.
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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
This is the best analysis I’ve seen on structures that have emerged from crypto to hotel deals, orders of magnitude, motivations of firms involved. Other examples than Trump family also mentioned in spiking of winner of Nobel peace prize at betting market before announcement.
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Sirpa Maenpaa @sirpamaenpaa.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Most lucid annotation of the points of the plan so far.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Amidst the Putin-Witkoff nonsense on handing Ukraine to Moscow, clear reporting as always from @michaeldweiss.bsky.social macspaunday.substack.com/p/he-got-thi...
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“He Must Have Got This From K.”
How a Russian operative used the American media to force a risible “peace deal” into existence
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Christopher Miller @christopherjm.ft.com · 19/11/2025
Story here with exclusive new details: The Trump admin and Russian officials have drawn up a sweeping new proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine that envisions major concessions from Kyiv and urged President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept it... via @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/2353...
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US and Russian officials draft new peace plan for Ukraine
Sweeping 28-point proposal would include territorial concessions and rollback of American military assistance
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WIRED @wired.com · 14/10/2025
Officials in the US and UK have taken sweeping action against “one of the largest investment fraud operations in history,” confiscating a historic amount of funds in the process. www.wired.com/story/feds-s...
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Feds Seize Record-Breaking $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Alleged Scam Empire
Officials in the US and UK have taken sweeping action against “one of the largest investment fraud operations in history,” confiscating a historic amount of funds in the process.
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Sander Tordoir @sandertordoir.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
The SAFE instrument, whereby the EU level provides loans to member-states to ramp up defence, has been more of a success than I had anticipated. The uptake by member-states is huge. And, of course, profoundly driven by the threat perception of Russia (see Baltics!). Great chart from Daniel Kral.
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The Economist @economist.com · 02/10/2025
The Balkan state’s former foreign minister on what international “governing boards” need to get right
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Kosovo shows that Donald Trump’s Gaza plan can work, writes Petrit Selimi
The Balkan state’s former foreign minister on what international “governing boards” need to get right
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François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
High time to learn from Ukraine
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Lucian Kim @luciankim.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Kremlin may provide more information, but initial readout from Putin adviser Ushakov is spare and not cause for optimism: "The presidents discussed the idea to study the possibility of raising the level of Moscow and Kyiv representatives in talks." ria.ru/20250819/raz...
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Трамп созвонился с Путиным
Президенты России и США Владимир Путин и Дональд Трамп провели телефонный разговор, американский лидер проинформировал коллегу об итогах переговоров с... РИА Новости, 19.08.2025
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Lucian Kim @luciankim.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Interesting details in Trump's readout of his call with Putin: He's now aiming for a meeting between Zelensky and Putin, followed by a crowning "trilat" he will attend. And he delegates Vance, Rubio and Witkoff to deal with Kyiv and Moscow—but not Kellogg. truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...
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Reuters @reuters.com · 17/08/2025
Outline emerges of Putin's offer to end his war in Ukraine reut.rs/4oKCsyW
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Outline emerges of Putin's offer to end his war in Ukraine
Sources say their knowledge of the offer was mostly based on discussions between leaders.
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AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 16/08/2025
#UPDATE US President Donald Trump has ruled out an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine after his summit with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska and said a direct peace agreement would end the war.
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 15/08/2025
Here are 10 of the world's most recognizable tech companies founded or co-founded by Ukrainians.
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PayPal, WhatsApp, Grammarly — 10 global companies you didn't know have Ukrainian roots
It's a fact little known around the world: Some of the biggest names in tech were founded by Ukrainian-born entrepreneurs, including PayPal, WhatsApp, and Grammarly. These companies, now headquartere...
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 14/08/2025
President Trump and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have formed an unexpected bond, exchanging texts and calls at odd hours.
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How Finland’s Golf-Loving President Got Trump to Hear Him Out on Russia
“He’s a very good player,” President Trump said of Alexander Stubb, who warned after the two played a round at Trump’s club that Russian President Vladimir Putin couldn’t be trusted.
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
The peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, signed in Washington, is a defeat for Russia in the South Caucasus - Russian propagandist Dugin.
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Savchenko Volodymyr @savchenkoua.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
🇺🇦 Zelensky has indicated Ukraine may agree to end the war by freeze the front lines where they are, - The Telegraph What do you think? 👀
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Reuters @reuters.com · 05/08/2025
Unresolved property issues haunt stalled Cyprus peace process reut.rs/40TgM9r
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Unresolved property issues haunt stalled Cyprus peace process
Decades-old property disputes stemming from Cyprus's unresolved division are stirring tensions on the island, threatening to derail fragile progress in United Nations-led reconciliation attempts.
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to hold a leader's summit in Türkiye, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. He said that before attending a summit,technical issues related to the ceasefire should be resolved,as President Zelenskyy&Putin have different preconditions to it.
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24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
🇺🇦 The Ukrainian delegation has proposed holding a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia by the end of August.
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