Antti Hakkanen
FinlandpoliticianMaleb. 19775.2Global Dominance: 0.01%Antti Hakkanen is the Finnish Minister of Defense, known for his efforts to bolster Finland's military readiness and enhance cooperation within NATO. He recently participated in talks with Lithuanian Foreign Minister K. Budrys, focusing on regional security and the implications of Finland's NATO membership, highlighting the importance of collective defense initiatives in Northern Europe.
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Antti Häkkänen, Finland's Minister of Defence, stated that the Finnish government has identified the use of Russian-owned properties in Ukraine for intelligence activities.
Rysk lag gör fastigheter till militärt hot mot Europa
Sweden· 2026-06-19
Antti Häkkänen is the Minister of Defense who described the report as an honest assessment of defense needs.
VM:n ylin virkamies hätkähti kuullessaan vaadittujen puolustusrahojen määränFinland· 2026-06-02
Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen also chose not to comment on the matter.
ЗМІ: Фінляндія оголошувала дронову загрозу в травні через помилку України
Ukraine· 2026-06-01
Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen did not want to comment on the matter to HS.
Ukraina suuntasi räjähdelastia kantaneita drooneja vahingossa kohti SuomeaFinland· 2026-06-01Finland's Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen stated that the proposal allows for the future possibility of nuclear weapons if it concerns Finland's defense.
Direkt – Kriget i Ukraina – Ukraina: Stoppat offensiv vid ZaporizjzjaSweden· 2026-03-07
Antti Häkkänen stated that the lifting of the nuclear weapons ban is a logical consequence of Finland's NATO membership.
Finnland und Nato: Warum das Atomwaffenverbot fällt
Switzerland· 2026-03-06
Finland's Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen stated that the proposal allows for nuclear weapons if it concerns Finland's defense.
Kan häva sanktioner på rysk oljaSweden· 2026-03-06Antti Häkkänen stated that the government's proposal would allow the future transport or possession of nuclear weapons in Finland related to its military defense.
Soome plaanib tuumarelvakeelu tühistamist
Estonia· 2026-03-06Antti Häkkänen emphasizes that Finland does not seek to have nuclear weapons on its territory.
Hallitus esittää ydinaserajoitusten purkamista– Kokosimme keskeisimmät tiedotFinland· 2026-03-05
Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen stated earlier that the planned changes would improve Finland's security.
Antti Lindtman: Sdp ei tue ydinaserajoitusten purkamistaFinland· 2026-03-05
Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen announced a government bill to remove significant parts of nuclear weapon restrictions from Finland's nuclear energy law.
Ensireaktiot Venäjältä: ”Suomalaiset saattavat tulevaisuudessa saada erittäin voimakkaan osuman”Finland· 2026-03-05
Antti Häkkänen is the Minister of Defense who attended the committee meetings regarding nuclear weapon restrictions.
Hallitus poistaa merkittävän osan ydinaserajoituksistaFinland· 2026-03-05
Antti Häkkänen stated that European investments in France's or Britain's nuclear deterrent would be 'a good thing'.
Macron kertoo puheessaan Ranskan ydinpelotteestaFinland· 2026-03-02
Antti Häkkänen, the Minister of Defense, discusses the potential positive impacts of the collapse of the Iranian regime on European security.
Puolustusministeri Häkkänen: Venäjä kärsisi Iranin hallinnon kaatumisestaFinland· 2026-03-02
Antti Häkkänen, the Minister of Defense, comments on the significant discontent among NATO countries regarding support for Ukraine.
Natossa ”merkittävää närää” tuesta Ukrainalle, sanoo HäkkänenFinland· 2026-02-26Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Hakkanen said, 'If there’s going to be some kind of bigger European investments in France or the UK’s nuclear deterrence, that’s only a good thing.'
European debate over nuclear weapons gains pace
Taiwan· 2026-02-16
Antti Hakkanen is Finland's Defense Minister who was present at the NATO headquarters meeting.
Canada signs agreement to work with Denmark on Arctic security
Canada· 2026-02-15
Antti Häkkänen is the Minister of Defense of Finland attending the Munich Security Conference.
Münchenin turvallisuuskokous alkaa harvinaisen jännittyneessä tilanteessaFinland· 2026-02-13
Antti Häkkänen is the Finnish Minister of Defense who commented on the potential reduction of US troops in Europe.
Tutkija: USA pohtii joukkojen vähentämistä Euroopassa, ja se on viesti, joka täytyy ottaa ”todella, todella vakavasti”Finland· 2026-02-07
Antti Hakkanen accused China of massively financing Russia's war effort in Ukraine.
Xi Jinping reafirma apoio à ONU na sombra do Conselho da Paz de Trump
Cabo Verde· 2026-01-27
Antti Häkkänen is the Minister of Defense and the main speaker at the committee meeting.
Puolustusvaliokunta koolla Grönlannin tilanteen takia, suora lähetys tiedotustilaisuudesta kello 11.10Finland· 2026-01-20
Antti Häkkänen is the Finnish Minister of Defense who stated that Finland will not withdraw its officers from Greenland.
En ajattele enää vain rauhaa, kirjelmöi Trump Norjan pääministerilleFinland· 2026-01-19
Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen states that Finland's security strengthens as allies develop their capabilities in the Arctic region.
Suomi lähettää kaksi yhteysupseeria GrönlantiinFinland· 2026-01-15
Antti Hakkanen stated that the change gives the Finnish army and border guard more flexibility in emergencies.
Index - Külföld - Egymillió fős hadsereg felállítására készül Oroszország NATO-szomszédja, az időseket is felfegyverzik
Hungary· 2025-12-24
Antti Häkkänen is the Finnish Minister of Defense who discusses Finland's cautious approach to sending troops to Ukraine.
Yhdysvallat väläytti Ukrainalle kovia sotilaallisia turvatakuita, Häkkänen varauksellinen Suomen roolistaFinland· 2025-11-26Antti Häkkänen is a candidate for the leadership of the National Coalition Party.
Kokoomuksen kannattajat: Orpolle tarvitaan haastajaFinland· 2025-11-21Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen stated that ultimately Ukraine will decide the pace of the peace process.
Orpo: Tiedot Ukrainan rauhansuunnitelmasta tulivat yllätyksenäFinland· 2025-11-20
Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen is not keen on commenting on the new research regarding the potential lifting of demilitarization.
Fler svenska ubåtar ska säkra ÅlandSweden· 2025-11-16
Antti Hakkanen warned that China is massively fueling the Russian war effort in Ukraine.
Finlanda avertizează că China alimentează „masiv” efortul de război rus în Ucraina. „India aduce o finanțare prin alte mijloace”
Romania· 2025-11-12Antti Häkkänen praised Donald Trump’s decision to impose sanctions on two Russian oil companies last week.
‘China is watching’: Finland warns defeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine key to stability in Indo-Pacific | Ukraine
United Kingdom· 2025-10-28
