Arctic & NATO Posture: NATO has activated a Forward Land Forces battlegroup in Finland, signaling a bigger Arctic role for the alliance as Russia builds up near the Nordic flank. Russia–Belarus Drone Threat: Satellite images show Russia has set up new Shahed drone launch sites close to the Belarus border, potentially cutting strike times toward Ukraine. Finland in Global Diplomacy: India’s FM S. Jaishankar told the Kultaranta Talks that the US asked India to buy Russian oil in 2022, and he accused Europe of weapon sales used against India. Finland Court Case: A Finnish court convicted Simon Ekpa over attempts to promote Biafra independence, ruling he orchestrated violence from Lahti. EU Budget Rules: The EU Council closed Malta’s excessive deficit procedure, while other countries including Finland remain under scrutiny. Travel Rights in the EU: Airlines say the EU backed their passenger-rights reform deal, while Spain’s consumer ministry argues it doesn’t go far enough. Local Life & Culture: Helsinki’s Navalny memorial bench was set on fire, and Finland’s iGaming market is moving toward a new licensing push.