Finnish media on December 13, 2025, prominently featured Russia's escalating rhetoric, with Lavrov repeatedly stating that the EU and NATO were at war with Russia, a sentiment echoed by various outlets throughout the day. This development built on previous days' reporting of increased tensions and Russian accusations.
Concurrently, Finland's F-35 fighter jets gained significant attention, with pilots praising their superiority and the first jet taking flight, emphasizing national defense capabilities. Domestically, discussions continued around the Finns Party's alleged incitement of new racism controversies, following the Miss Finland scandal of previous days, and the ongoing debate over social and healthcare reforms. Additionally, there was continued focus on special economic zones for Eastern Finland and tax changes for high-income earners.