Sunday #HSF2025 offered heavy expertise under a light title: “Sauer & Sauer: Has the German Zeitenwende Gone Sour?”
Ambassador Kai Sauer and Head of Research @drfranksauer.bsky.social took the stage to discuss shifting German attitudes toward defence spending, the will to defend, and Russia.
Ambassador Kai Sauer and Head of Research @drfranksauer.bsky.social took the stage to discuss shifting German attitudes toward defence spending, the will to defend, and Russia.
September 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Sunday #HSF2025 offered heavy expertise under a light title: “Sauer & Sauer: Has the German Zeitenwende Gone Sour?”
Ambassador Kai Sauer and Head of Research @drfranksauer.bsky.social took the stage to discuss shifting German attitudes toward defence spending, the will to defend, and Russia.
Ambassador Kai Sauer and Head of Research @drfranksauer.bsky.social took the stage to discuss shifting German attitudes toward defence spending, the will to defend, and Russia.
At #HSF2025 ForMin Valtonen calmly walks through need to strengthen deterrence via a vis Russia, recklessness of 🇷🇺 actions, and need for a place where people of different perspectives can talk - such as OSCE.
September 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
At #HSF2025 ForMin Valtonen calmly walks through need to strengthen deterrence via a vis Russia, recklessness of 🇷🇺 actions, and need for a place where people of different perspectives can talk - such as OSCE.
At #HSF2025 @heikkiautto.bsky.social makes excellent point: Finland has spent billions every year to be resilient, it required sacrifice and systematic planning. Brussels shouldn’t now expect 🇫🇮 to pay for other’s resilience, rather increase support to Finland.
September 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
At #HSF2025 @heikkiautto.bsky.social makes excellent point: Finland has spent billions every year to be resilient, it required sacrifice and systematic planning. Brussels shouldn’t now expect 🇫🇮 to pay for other’s resilience, rather increase support to Finland.
#HSF2025 has started!
President Stubb:
-Russia will continue to test us, must remember infowar component when commenting on it
-Finland is prepared enough if Rus drones flew into airspace, but learning from Ukraine to improve/ develop
1/x
President Stubb:
-Russia will continue to test us, must remember infowar component when commenting on it
-Finland is prepared enough if Rus drones flew into airspace, but learning from Ukraine to improve/ develop
1/x
September 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
#HSF2025 has started!
President Stubb:
-Russia will continue to test us, must remember infowar component when commenting on it
-Finland is prepared enough if Rus drones flew into airspace, but learning from Ukraine to improve/ develop
1/x
President Stubb:
-Russia will continue to test us, must remember infowar component when commenting on it
-Finland is prepared enough if Rus drones flew into airspace, but learning from Ukraine to improve/ develop
1/x
First full on panel of #HSF2025: Bolstering European pillar in transatlantic security & defence
Genuinely enjoying realistic assessments and analysis:
1/x
Genuinely enjoying realistic assessments and analysis:
1/x
September 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
First full on panel of #HSF2025: Bolstering European pillar in transatlantic security & defence
Genuinely enjoying realistic assessments and analysis:
1/x
Genuinely enjoying realistic assessments and analysis:
1/x
Last #HSF2025 panel, on future of European security. I could’ve listened to the brilliant minds on stage for much longer.
Also an optimism injection, well needed 🙏🏼
Also an optimism injection, well needed 🙏🏼
September 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Last #HSF2025 panel, on future of European security. I could’ve listened to the brilliant minds on stage for much longer.
Also an optimism injection, well needed 🙏🏼
Also an optimism injection, well needed 🙏🏼
Sunday #HSF2025 opened with a pressing topic: Russia and the future of European security order.
European security is about resources and resolve, said Senior Fellow @nigelgould-davies.bsky.social.
“We do have the material capabilities – it’s up to us to summon the political will to act.”
European security is about resources and resolve, said Senior Fellow @nigelgould-davies.bsky.social.
“We do have the material capabilities – it’s up to us to summon the political will to act.”
September 21, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Sunday #HSF2025 opened with a pressing topic: Russia and the future of European security order.
European security is about resources and resolve, said Senior Fellow @nigelgould-davies.bsky.social.
“We do have the material capabilities – it’s up to us to summon the political will to act.”
European security is about resources and resolve, said Senior Fellow @nigelgould-davies.bsky.social.
“We do have the material capabilities – it’s up to us to summon the political will to act.”
The last panel of #HSF2025 Saturday focused on nuclear posture. Moderator @kimdozier.bsky.social led a panel with @pranayrvaddi.bsky.social, Peter Watkins & Katarzyna Zysk to discuss on the theme “Preserving Peace and Preventing Aggression: NATO’s Nuclear Posture in the Future Threat Environment.”
September 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The last panel of #HSF2025 Saturday focused on nuclear posture. Moderator @kimdozier.bsky.social led a panel with @pranayrvaddi.bsky.social, Peter Watkins & Katarzyna Zysk to discuss on the theme “Preserving Peace and Preventing Aggression: NATO’s Nuclear Posture in the Future Threat Environment.”
In #HSF2025 interview, US Senator @gallego.senate.gov assesses the US response to Russia’s security violations in Europe. The US should be doing more, he says.
“Our foreign policy stems from what the President feels that day. That is not how we are used to doing statecraft."
@charlyjsp.bsky.social
“Our foreign policy stems from what the President feels that day. That is not how we are used to doing statecraft."
@charlyjsp.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
In #HSF2025 interview, US Senator @gallego.senate.gov assesses the US response to Russia’s security violations in Europe. The US should be doing more, he says.
“Our foreign policy stems from what the President feels that day. That is not how we are used to doing statecraft."
@charlyjsp.bsky.social
“Our foreign policy stems from what the President feels that day. That is not how we are used to doing statecraft."
@charlyjsp.bsky.social
"We should ask for help from Ukraine to NATO – in the areas where they are now the cutting edge of the world."
At #HSF2025, David Petraeus emphasised the value Ukraine brings to NATO:
"Ukraine has far more expertise, experience and capabilities in counter-drone operations."
At #HSF2025, David Petraeus emphasised the value Ukraine brings to NATO:
"Ukraine has far more expertise, experience and capabilities in counter-drone operations."
September 20, 2025 at 7:21 AM
"We should ask for help from Ukraine to NATO – in the areas where they are now the cutting edge of the world."
At #HSF2025, David Petraeus emphasised the value Ukraine brings to NATO:
"Ukraine has far more expertise, experience and capabilities in counter-drone operations."
At #HSF2025, David Petraeus emphasised the value Ukraine brings to NATO:
"Ukraine has far more expertise, experience and capabilities in counter-drone operations."
Europe needs to build up credible and competitive defence capabilities, says Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, in a #HSF2025 interview with Oliver Moody of The Times.
"Even if there was a peace deal or ceasefire in Ukraine, it would not mean the threat of Russia is fading."
"Even if there was a peace deal or ceasefire in Ukraine, it would not mean the threat of Russia is fading."
September 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Europe needs to build up credible and competitive defence capabilities, says Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, in a #HSF2025 interview with Oliver Moody of The Times.
"Even if there was a peace deal or ceasefire in Ukraine, it would not mean the threat of Russia is fading."
"Even if there was a peace deal or ceasefire in Ukraine, it would not mean the threat of Russia is fading."
”Today in Ukraine, a warm rain is falling. That means one thing: fewer drones fly along the frontline, but the trenches fill with mud up to the knees.”
In the new HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Maksym Antonenko shares experiences from 🇺🇦.
Read more: helsinkisecurityforum.fi/news/mud-tec...
In the new HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Maksym Antonenko shares experiences from 🇺🇦.
Read more: helsinkisecurityforum.fi/news/mud-tec...
Mud, Tech and Bravery: What Ukraine Teaches About Modern Security – Helsinki Security Forum
helsinkisecurityforum.fi
October 16, 2025 at 5:38 AM
”Today in Ukraine, a warm rain is falling. That means one thing: fewer drones fly along the frontline, but the trenches fill with mud up to the knees.”
In the new HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Maksym Antonenko shares experiences from 🇺🇦.
Read more: helsinkisecurityforum.fi/news/mud-tec...
In the new HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Maksym Antonenko shares experiences from 🇺🇦.
Read more: helsinkisecurityforum.fi/news/mud-tec...
Just now, @PeterMacKay, former Minister of National Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada talked
🔹recent change in Arctic Security
🔹Russia's presence in the Arctic
🔹the interplay between security and climate
with @charlyjsp.bsky.social, CEO of Nordic West Office at #HSF2025
🔹recent change in Arctic Security
🔹Russia's presence in the Arctic
🔹the interplay between security and climate
with @charlyjsp.bsky.social, CEO of Nordic West Office at #HSF2025
September 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Just now, @PeterMacKay, former Minister of National Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada talked
🔹recent change in Arctic Security
🔹Russia's presence in the Arctic
🔹the interplay between security and climate
with @charlyjsp.bsky.social, CEO of Nordic West Office at #HSF2025
🔹recent change in Arctic Security
🔹Russia's presence in the Arctic
🔹the interplay between security and climate
with @charlyjsp.bsky.social, CEO of Nordic West Office at #HSF2025
Europe's security begins at its borders.
The #HSF2025 stage opened with an interview with Ukraine's new Ambassador to Finland Mykhailo Vydoinuk, joined by Teri Schultz.
“Geography is simple. Before a missile can reach Paris, it needs to go through Poland or Finland. Protect the Eastern flank."
The #HSF2025 stage opened with an interview with Ukraine's new Ambassador to Finland Mykhailo Vydoinuk, joined by Teri Schultz.
“Geography is simple. Before a missile can reach Paris, it needs to go through Poland or Finland. Protect the Eastern flank."
September 20, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Europe's security begins at its borders.
The #HSF2025 stage opened with an interview with Ukraine's new Ambassador to Finland Mykhailo Vydoinuk, joined by Teri Schultz.
“Geography is simple. Before a missile can reach Paris, it needs to go through Poland or Finland. Protect the Eastern flank."
The #HSF2025 stage opened with an interview with Ukraine's new Ambassador to Finland Mykhailo Vydoinuk, joined by Teri Schultz.
“Geography is simple. Before a missile can reach Paris, it needs to go through Poland or Finland. Protect the Eastern flank."
“Technological dominance in the AI world will equal military dominance.”
At #HSF2025 panel with Nokia and VTT, Sauli Eloranta and Mikko Hautala discussed the role of technology in European security and competitiveness.
To keep up with great powers, Europe must step up its digital capabilities.
At #HSF2025 panel with Nokia and VTT, Sauli Eloranta and Mikko Hautala discussed the role of technology in European security and competitiveness.
To keep up with great powers, Europe must step up its digital capabilities.
September 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“Technological dominance in the AI world will equal military dominance.”
At #HSF2025 panel with Nokia and VTT, Sauli Eloranta and Mikko Hautala discussed the role of technology in European security and competitiveness.
To keep up with great powers, Europe must step up its digital capabilities.
At #HSF2025 panel with Nokia and VTT, Sauli Eloranta and Mikko Hautala discussed the role of technology in European security and competitiveness.
To keep up with great powers, Europe must step up its digital capabilities.
The second day of Helsinki Security Forum 2025 is starting!
Today’s programme features high-level interviews on stage, and thought-provoking panels on:
▫️ The Future of Warfare
▫️ The Age of AI Agents: The Implications for Safety and Security
Follow the #HSF2025 livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi
Today’s programme features high-level interviews on stage, and thought-provoking panels on:
▫️ The Future of Warfare
▫️ The Age of AI Agents: The Implications for Safety and Security
Follow the #HSF2025 livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi
September 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The second day of Helsinki Security Forum 2025 is starting!
Today’s programme features high-level interviews on stage, and thought-provoking panels on:
▫️ The Future of Warfare
▫️ The Age of AI Agents: The Implications for Safety and Security
Follow the #HSF2025 livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi
Today’s programme features high-level interviews on stage, and thought-provoking panels on:
▫️ The Future of Warfare
▫️ The Age of AI Agents: The Implications for Safety and Security
Follow the #HSF2025 livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi
Miten Suomi turvataan?
#HSF2025 ennakkotapahtumassa lavalle nousevat puolustusministeri Antti Häkkänen, @fiia.fi johtaja Hiski Haukkala ja Tampereen yliopiston Hanna Ojanen. Moderointi IS:n Panu Karhunen.
Seuraa keskustelua:
📅 19.9. klo 13.30–14.30
📍 Sanomatalon Mediatori
tai
🎥 Suorana ISTV:ssä
#HSF2025 ennakkotapahtumassa lavalle nousevat puolustusministeri Antti Häkkänen, @fiia.fi johtaja Hiski Haukkala ja Tampereen yliopiston Hanna Ojanen. Moderointi IS:n Panu Karhunen.
Seuraa keskustelua:
📅 19.9. klo 13.30–14.30
📍 Sanomatalon Mediatori
tai
🎥 Suorana ISTV:ssä
September 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
At #HSF2025 opening session, President Alexander Stubb emphasized the need for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, in an interview with @melissahei.bsky.social.
First should come a ceasefire—then a lasting peace, built with global support.
First should come a ceasefire—then a lasting peace, built with global support.
September 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
At #HSF2025 opening session, President Alexander Stubb emphasized the need for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, in an interview with @melissahei.bsky.social.
First should come a ceasefire—then a lasting peace, built with global support.
First should come a ceasefire—then a lasting peace, built with global support.
🗓️ The #HSF2025 schedule is now live!
This year's discussion themes include:
🔹 Transatlantic security cooperation
🔹 The security implications of AI
🔹 Nuclear deterrence
🔹 The geopolitical role of China
🔹 The future of European security
Sign up for the livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi/hsf-2025/
This year's discussion themes include:
🔹 Transatlantic security cooperation
🔹 The security implications of AI
🔹 Nuclear deterrence
🔹 The geopolitical role of China
🔹 The future of European security
Sign up for the livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi/hsf-2025/
September 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🗓️ The #HSF2025 schedule is now live!
This year's discussion themes include:
🔹 Transatlantic security cooperation
🔹 The security implications of AI
🔹 Nuclear deterrence
🔹 The geopolitical role of China
🔹 The future of European security
Sign up for the livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi/hsf-2025/
This year's discussion themes include:
🔹 Transatlantic security cooperation
🔹 The security implications of AI
🔹 Nuclear deterrence
🔹 The geopolitical role of China
🔹 The future of European security
Sign up for the livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi/hsf-2025/
Helsinki Security Forum 2025 is here! 🎉
We are kicking off the HSF weekend with the launch of the official HSF 2025 report, where researchers from @fiia.fi give their insights into the key themes of this year's forum.
Read the full #HSF2025 report here ⬇️
fiia.fi/wp-content/u...
We are kicking off the HSF weekend with the launch of the official HSF 2025 report, where researchers from @fiia.fi give their insights into the key themes of this year's forum.
Read the full #HSF2025 report here ⬇️
fiia.fi/wp-content/u...
September 19, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Helsinki Security Forum 2025 is here! 🎉
We are kicking off the HSF weekend with the launch of the official HSF 2025 report, where researchers from @fiia.fi give their insights into the key themes of this year's forum.
Read the full #HSF2025 report here ⬇️
fiia.fi/wp-content/u...
We are kicking off the HSF weekend with the launch of the official HSF 2025 report, where researchers from @fiia.fi give their insights into the key themes of this year's forum.
Read the full #HSF2025 report here ⬇️
fiia.fi/wp-content/u...
The official programme of #HSF2025 is now live!
Over the next three days, we are pleased to welcome high-level decision-makers and experts to the stage.
Today opens with an interview with President Alexander Stubb.
📺 Follow the livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi
Over the next three days, we are pleased to welcome high-level decision-makers and experts to the stage.
Today opens with an interview with President Alexander Stubb.
📺 Follow the livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi
Helsinki Security Forum – 19–21 September 2025 – Helsinki, Finland
helsinkisecurityforum.fi
September 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The official programme of #HSF2025 is now live!
Over the next three days, we are pleased to welcome high-level decision-makers and experts to the stage.
Today opens with an interview with President Alexander Stubb.
📺 Follow the livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi
Over the next three days, we are pleased to welcome high-level decision-makers and experts to the stage.
Today opens with an interview with President Alexander Stubb.
📺 Follow the livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi
At #HSF2025, @heikkiautto.bsky.social and Johannes Koskinen emphasised that Finns remain strongly committed to national defence and NATO.
“We must remain alert to hybrid threats – they are the new normal,” Autto said, reassuring the public: “We are vigilant – do not worry.”
“We must remain alert to hybrid threats – they are the new normal,” Autto said, reassuring the public: “We are vigilant – do not worry.”
September 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
At #HSF2025, @heikkiautto.bsky.social and Johannes Koskinen emphasised that Finns remain strongly committed to national defence and NATO.
“We must remain alert to hybrid threats – they are the new normal,” Autto said, reassuring the public: “We are vigilant – do not worry.”
“We must remain alert to hybrid threats – they are the new normal,” Autto said, reassuring the public: “We are vigilant – do not worry.”
📢 The official #HSF2025 programme is here!
HSF kicks off this Friday, and we are thrilled to welcome high-level speakers and guests to Helsinki for timely conversations on defence and security.
📄 Explore the full programme:
helsinkisecurityforum.fi/hsf-2025/
HSF kicks off this Friday, and we are thrilled to welcome high-level speakers and guests to Helsinki for timely conversations on defence and security.
📄 Explore the full programme:
helsinkisecurityforum.fi/hsf-2025/
September 15, 2025 at 12:48 PM
📢 The official #HSF2025 programme is here!
HSF kicks off this Friday, and we are thrilled to welcome high-level speakers and guests to Helsinki for timely conversations on defence and security.
📄 Explore the full programme:
helsinkisecurityforum.fi/hsf-2025/
HSF kicks off this Friday, and we are thrilled to welcome high-level speakers and guests to Helsinki for timely conversations on defence and security.
📄 Explore the full programme:
helsinkisecurityforum.fi/hsf-2025/