A truly interesting #FIIADay2026. Many thanks to all speakers and panelists for their contributions - and warm congratulations on the 65th anniversary.

FIIA DAY 2026: Russia and Europe: Managing antagonism and risks - FIIA - Finnish Institute of International Affairs FIIA Tapahtumat

Thank you for joining #FIIADay2026! ✨

The recording of today's insightful discussions is available here ⤵️
fiia.fi/en/tapahtumat/fiia-day-2026-russia-and-europe-managing-antagonism-and-risks

Samu Paukkunen listening to Kristi Raik speaking on stage.

Kristi Raik and Thomas Gomart looking to their right on stage.

Arkady Moshes sitting in a chair, dressed in a suit and with a microphone.

The second panel of #FIIADay2026 focused on how Europe can cope with Russia in the future. Discussing the topic were @thomasgomart.bsky.social, @kristiraik.bsky.social, Arkady Moshes and Samu Paukkunen.

Dialogue alone will not bring solutions. Europe needs a clear, consistent policy towards Russia.

Sinikukka Saari talking to a microphone. Flower decorations in the foreground.

The lead researcher of the report on Russia’s full-spectrum influence activities in Finland in the 2000s, @sinikukka.bsky.social, presented the key insights from the report at #FIIADay2026.

Relations with Russia can be better managed through analytical hindsight.

Jussi Niemeläinen, Jussi Lassila, Margarita Zavadskaya and Laura Solanko on stage sitting in chairs. They are dressed formally. Magenta FIIA rollups in the background.

In the first panel of #FIIADay2026, Jussi Niemeläinen, @jplassila.bsky.social, Margarita Zavadskaya and @laurasolanko.bsky.social discussed the future of Russia’s economy, regime, and state–society relations.

The Kremlin has a vision of Russia as a great power but lacks a long‑term strategy.

Samu Paukkunen on stage.

FIIA Deputy Director Samu Paukkunen opened #FIIADay2026 with a speech drawing attention to the importance of high-quality research for decision-making and public life.

FIIA Day celebrates research through expert discussions.