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Finnish media in the early morning reported on the US House's push to release all Epstein documents, followed by the Senate's approval. Later in the morning, the impending shutdown of Teboil's operations across Finland became a dominant story, with multiple outlets detailing the sale of fuel and the emptying of storage. By the early afternoon, reports surfaced on authors' frustration over Spotify's unannounced entry into the Finnish audiobook market. The afternoon and evening saw a significant focus on evolving peace proposals for Ukraine, with sources detailing harsh demands potentially favoring Russia and raising questions about Donald Trump's true intentions.
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Finnish media in the early morning continued to detail peace proposals for Ukraine, with multiple outlets reporting harsh demands potentially favoring Russia and some Finnish citizens maintaining relations with Russia. By late morning, there was strong condemnation of a potential "horrific deal" between Trump and Putin. The early afternoon saw officials, including Prime Minister Orpo, express surprise at the details of the US-Russia plan. Later, Ukrainian politicians outright rejected the peace plans as "nonsense" and "madness," with reports confirming Ukraine had received a draft proposal from the US. The day concluded with further discussions on the plan's implications and internal conflicts within the Trump administration regarding its origin.
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Finnish media in the early morning continued its heavy focus on a proposed US-backed peace plan for Ukraine, with reports detailing a "harsh" plan denying NATO membership and demanding territorial concessions. Throughout the day, discussions intensified around this plan, with President Trump explicitly threatening to cut military aid if Ukraine refused to sign a peace agreement. Finnish politicians, including Prime Minister Orpo, voiced concerns that only the US and Russia drafted the plan. By evening, Trump reiterated his demand for Zelenskyy to sign the peace plan. Former President Niinistö weighed in, stating that Russia and the US would be the winners of such a peace plan, contributing to the debate about Europe's role in the negotiations.
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Finnish media began the day with extensive coverage of US President Trump's peace plan for Ukraine, including reports of a "disgusting" meeting in Kyiv. Discussions continued regarding the plan's details and implications. By late morning, Finland expressed surprise at its inclusion in a US security guarantee draft without prior consultation. In the early afternoon, Ukraine announced it would begin peace negotiations with the US to end the war, a development that quickly became a central focus. European leaders later stated that Trump's peace plan would require modification. President Stubb conveyed to the media his view that the US peace proposal would not pass in its current form, having communicated directly with Trump.
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Finnish media began the day with continued focus on the Ukraine conflict, with Helsingin Sanomat reporting on Europe's perceived subservience and Ilta-Sanomat noting Ukrainian strikes on a Moscow-area power plant. Early afternoon saw a deepening of the "peace plan mess" in Switzerland, with MV-lehti quoting US Vice President Vance stating Ukraine's victory was "fantasy."
Later in the afternoon, the focus shifted to Europe's counter-proposal. Iltalehti and MTV Uutiset reported on Europe presenting its peace plan, which included a ceasefire and a freeze of frontlines. Ilta-Sanomat and Keski-Suomen Maakuntalehti detailed Trump's strong statements accusing Ukrainians of ingratitude, with Bloomberg reporting Trump was informed of the peace plan at the last minute. By evening, Rubio announced a preliminary document in negotiations, but MV-lehti reiterated Vance's "fantasy" claim.
Later in the afternoon, the focus shifted to Europe's counter-proposal. Iltalehti and MTV Uutiset reported on Europe presenting its peace plan, which included a ceasefire and a freeze of frontlines. Ilta-Sanomat and Keski-Suomen Maakuntalehti detailed Trump's strong statements accusing Ukrainians of ingratitude, with Bloomberg reporting Trump was informed of the peace plan at the last minute. By evening, Rubio announced a preliminary document in negotiations, but MV-lehti reiterated Vance's "fantasy" claim.
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Finnish media heavily focused on the ongoing US-Ukraine peace process throughout the day. In the morning, reports discussed an updated peace plan between the United States and Ukraine, with some outlets highlighting US Vice President Vance's skepticism regarding Ukraine's victory. The administration's communication on Ukraine caused confusion in the US. By early afternoon, the narrative solidified around Europe's counter-proposal and its details, with discussions also touching on the implications of US actions for the fertilizer market and Finnish farmers. Later, news emerged of an agreement between the US and Ukraine, though Russia subsequently rejected European peace plans while favoring Trump's proposal. The day also saw discussion of increasing violence against healthcare workers and allegations of wealthy Europeans shooting children during the Bosnian War.
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Finnish media began the day with extensive reports on Russian strikes in Ukraine and domestic issues like family violence. Attention then shifted to foreign policy, with discussions about secret US-Russia negotiations and Russia's increased harassment in the Baltic Sea. By mid-morning, reports focused on Foreign Minister Valtonen's proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine by Thursday, and the US plan for resolving the conflict, with calls for revisions. The Finland Wildlife Agency's proposal to hunt one hundred wolves also gained traction. In the afternoon, Finland's economy became a central theme, as the country was placed on the EU's "observation class" due to an excessive deficit. Later, the peace process in Ukraine was reported to be moving in a better direction, with the US "restored to track" in negotiations.
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Finnish media began the day with continued reporting on the US-Russia negotiations regarding Ukraine, with discussions about President Trump's advisor instructing Russia and Trump's shifting stance on Ukraine's threats. Domestic issues included local government disputes and a "serial complainer" impacting a World Cup bid. By early afternoon, attention broadened to the visible impact of the war in Moscow and China's warnings. However, the editorial focus dramatically shifted in the evening to breaking news from the United States: the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House, with subsequent reports confirming their deaths.
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Finnish media began the day continuing to focus on the White House shooting, with President Trump calling it a terrorist act and the suspected Afghan shooter identified. Concurrently, discussions around the ongoing war in Ukraine remained prominent, with skepticism about peace plans from both Ukrainians and Russia. By the afternoon, attention shifted domestically to the government's reversal on additional time for social and health care regions to balance their finances. In the evening, the focus largely moved to cultural news, with Monika Fagerholm winning the Finlandia Prize for fiction, and developments in the SM-liiga hockey league. The day concluded with the announcement of the SM-liiga's revised structure, including direct promotions and relegations.
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Finnish media began the day with extensive coverage of Riikka Purra's reflections on her political career and the future of the SM-liiga hockey league, including discussions about Jokerit joining. International news focused on the Ukraine conflict, with Lavrov asserting a war between the EU/NATO and Russia, and US warnings to the EU about prolonging the conflict. By early afternoon, the media's attention shifted significantly to President Trump's reported proposal to recognize Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine, alongside Hungary's visit to Moscow and criticism of the EU's conflict approach. The day concluded with the resignation of Zelenskyy's Chief of Staff, Andriy Yermak, following an anti-corruption investigation.
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Finnish media in the morning highlighted international developments, with renewed focus on the conflict in Ukraine as explosions struck Russia's Black Sea fleet vessels. Attention also went to a White House immigration scandal and European defense spending flowing abroad. By early afternoon, the media's focus primarily shifted to economic concerns, with Finland reportedly falling back into recession and warnings about a potential AI market bubble. Concurrently, international relations remained in focus with Hungary's delegation in Moscow and Prime Minister Orban's claims of the EU hindering peace efforts. In the late afternoon and evening, the coverage intensified on the resignation of Zelensky's chief of staff amidst a corruption scandal, and discussions on Ukraine's territorial concessions. This development echoed the previous day's reporting on the resignation of Zelenskyy's Chief of Staff, Andriy Yermak, following an anti-corruption investigation, indicating a deepening crisis within the Ukrainian administration.
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