The day was dominated by Russia's response to President Stubb signing a law allowing nuclear weapons on Finnish soil. Early morning, MV-lehti and Iltalehti reported the signing, ending a decades-long ban. By midday, multiple outlets—Ilta-Sanomat, Iltalehti, Keski-Suomen Maakuntalehti, MTV—led with Russia announcing retaliatory measures. Hufvudstadsbladet noted Russia now considers Finland a 'real threat'. Domestically, the Garden Helsinki arena funding scandal persisted, with opposition leaders demanding transparency from PM Orpo, while Helsingin Sanomat linked the project to coalition party donors. Other stories included an armed Russian civilian vessel in the Gulf of Finland, a shooting in Germany, and a suspected murder in Lahti. Consumer confidence reached a four-year high, per HS.