Ukraine Support & Winter Readiness: President Alexander Stubb says Finland is preparing additional air-defense support for Ukraine ahead of another winter of Russian attacks, including interceptors and help to protect Ukraine’s energy system. Maritime Security & Law: Finland’s appeals court revived the prosecution of three senior officers linked to the Eagle S cable breaks, ruling Finland has jurisdiction because the damage and its effects occurred in Finland. EU Budget Fight: Germany and “frugal” partners including Finland signalled readiness to compromise in EU long-term budget talks, but demanded cuts of several hundred billion euros and rejected further common borrowing. Nordic-Baltic Parliamentary Cooperation: Speakers from Nordic and Baltic parliaments met in Iceland in the NB8 format, focusing on support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia, and issues including hate speech and AI. Nuclear Waste Milestone: Posiva has started drilling the first deposition hole at Onkalo near Olkiluoto, moving Finland’s spent-fuel disposal project into a key operational phase. Tech & Health Watch: Finnish smart-ring maker Oura is exploring whether its ring can detect atrial fibrillation earlier, raising major questions about future healthcare and insurance use. Global Disaster With Finnish Links: Flash floods and landslides on the Nepal–Tibet border have killed hundreds and left more than 1,400 missing, including large numbers of foreign tourists; Finland-linked attention is likely to grow as nationalities are updated.