President Stubb says Europe must open direct dialogue with Moscow—signals shift in Finland’s border posture
Finnish President Alexander Stubb told Corriere della Sera that Europe should resume direct contact with Russia, signalling a potential strategic pivot. His stance could eventually influence Finland’s closed land border, Schengen visa restrictions for Russians and EU crisis-border rules—areas that directly shape corporate travel and assignment planning. Companies should begin scenario-planning for a phased, security-conditioned reopening of the Finnish-Russian corridor.
May 12, 2026
