EU-UK Cyber Sanctions: The EU and the UK unveiled their first joint cyber sanctions package targeting Russia’s FSB-linked “cyber ecosystem,” listing nine people and four entities in the EU move and 24 names in the UK action, with Brussels pointing to the FSB’s Centre 16 and the Turla espionage network, plus alleged sabotage attempts tied to a December attack on Poland’s power grid. Diplomatic Fallout: Germany and France said they will summon Russia’s ambassador, while the Netherlands also called in its envoy over suspected Russian hacking of security cameras used on military supply routes to Ukraine. Finland Angle: Finland is named among the countries affected by the long-running campaign, and Supo and the Defence Intelligence Agency issued a fresh warning to companies about Russian state-backed intrusions aimed at corporate network devices. Border Policy: Finland’s government has launched a public consultation to extend the “pushback law” (Border Security Act) until 2028, arguing the risk of instrumentalised migration at the eastern border remains high. UK Travel Block for Räsänen: Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen’s UK electronic travel authorisation was cancelled after her hate-speech conviction, raising fresh concerns about travel and freedom of expression. Gaza Aid: The EU launched the “Team Gaza Initiative” with about €900m to €1bn for early recovery, including water, sanitation, debris removal and health restoration, with Finland among participating donors. Helsinki Civil Defence Spotlight: International media highlighted Helsinki’s underground shelter network—about 5,500 shelters designed for nearly one million people—drawing renewed attention as European civil defence planning intensifies. Chat Control Fight: YouTube restricted access in the EU to a Finnish programme episode critical of the bloc’s “Chat Control,” while remaining available outside the EU.