Overnight papers carried reports of a Russian frigate firing distress flares toward a Danish NATO helicopter, with the Danish prime minister later saying the action was unsurprising. Morning tabloids noted SDP leader Antti Lindtman fleeing a Russian strike in Kyiv.
By mid-morning focus shifted to a Centre Party press conference where Antti Kaikkonen proposed abolishing ministries and shifting power to municipalities, briefly shared, then tabloids turned to Miss Finland runner-up Aleksandra Hannusaari giving up her crown after ten days.
From late morning onward coverage returned to Trump's criticism of Google's âŹ13bn data-centre investment. PM Petteri Orpo said he was not worried, President Alexander Stubb told AFP the investment benefited Finnish-US relations. Helsingin Sanomat added Kokoomus MEPs Aura Salla and Pekka Toveri calling government claims a PR victory.
Afternoon brought Ukraine's diplomatic note demanding the Huuhkajat's Belarus match be moved from Finland, which the FA rejected.