Russia’s invasion of Ukraine destabilizes Finland's foreign policy position

Foreign and security policy changes, especially Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have destabilised Finland’s foreign and security policy position, according to an update to the government's national risk assessment issued on Tuesday.

The assessment published by the Ministry of the Interior covers a total of 21 nationally significant threat scenarios and disruptions that are estimated to have an impact on the vital functions of society.

With regard to each risk, the potential ways of its realisation, for example, and its targets and impact are all assessed.

The risks examined are mostly the same as in the previous report. covers 21 nationally significant threat scenarios and disruptions, ranging from hybrid influence activities and armed conflicts to natural disasters, industrial accidents and climate phenomena.

The national risk assessment describes the changes in Finland’s operating environment and their impact on various potential national threats and disruptions.

Examples of such risks include information influence activities, the use of military force, disruptions in energy supply, and threats related to health security.

“Preparing a national risk assessment is part of normal preparedness work that seeks to identify potential risks and anticipate their impact on society. The more we are aware of the different risks, the interdependencies of different functions, and the possibility of repeated disruptions, the better we can prepare for them,” said Jussi Korhonen, Director, Civil Emergency Preparedness.