“Finlandization” would appear to rule out that possibility, and allow Moscow a heavy hand in Ukrainian affairs — concessions Kyiv and NATO have rejected as unacceptable.

Whether Finlandization is an appropriate description for what is happening in Eastern Europe is still an open question. But one thing is certain: The political, ...

There has been some talk about Finlandization as a route to a peaceful resolution to the crisis that Putin has created over Ukraine. Whatever the rights and wrongs of such a solution, it won’t work.

Proposals concerning the "Finlandization," or neutralization, of Ukraine have received increasing attention, as Russian President Vladimir Putin has made plain that Kiev’s membership in NATO is ...

"Finlandization is a model that belongs to the bin," said Sari Arho Havrén, visiting scholar at the University of Helsinki and associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).

Some say ‘Finlandization’ is a peace option for Kyiv, one that Germany may be willing to sign on to. Responsible Statecraft. Western leader blurts out what was once taboo on Ukraine.

“Finlandization” is about weaker countries having to cede sovereignty to appease stronger bullies, such as Russia and, now, the US. March 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT By Andreas Kluth ...

Suddenly, advocates of appeasement to Moscow stopped preaching “Finlandization” to Ukrainians. With President Putin’s Moscow showing unremitting hostility to the West, there is an enduring attraction ...

Before Russia’s full-bore invasion of Ukraine 14 months ago, the East Coast realpolitik smart set often suggested that Ukraine follow the path of “Finlandization.” In 1917, Finland, then a Grand Duchy ...

"The Finlandization of Ukraine is exactly what was tried between 1991 and 2014 in some sense," he told Newsweek. "Until 2022, Russia had enormous influence over Ukraine—perhaps more than the ...