Nordic-Baltic Defence Cooperation: Finland’s VTT and other Nordic-Baltic applied research bodies have launched a new defence tech network, RTO4DEF, aiming to speed up testing and turn research into usable security solutions for EU and NATO. Security Outlook: A Nordic-Baltic media investigation says Russia is expanding military infrastructure near Finland and could eventually station far more troops than before, raising pressure on Finland’s border security planning. EU Sanctions & Entry Rules: The EU is moving toward a new sanctions package that would bar entry for Russian military personnel who served since the 2022 invasion, alongside further restrictions tied to Russia’s “shadow fleet.” Consumer Law: Finland’s consumer authority says online shops must make cancelling orders/subscriptions as easy as starting them, with compliance required by 19 June. Finland–Ukraine Defence Industry: Ukraine and Finland signed a memorandum on mutual quality assurance for defence goods, using shared NATO standards to speed deliveries. Diplomacy & Trade: Kenya and Finland signed MoUs on education, climate resilience and digital innovation during President Ruto’s state visit to Helsinki. Water Cooperation: Morocco and Finland agreed to create a joint water cooperation group in Helsinki, focused on groundwater expertise, dam management and wastewater recycling.