At a joint press conference, Nordic and EU leaders outlined their growing concerns over Russia’s military buildup in the Arctic — and the future of support for Ukraine. Norway’s Jonas Gahr Støre and Finland’s Petteri Orpo stressed that while they “are not afraid, they are prepared,” citing the need for stronger NATO and EU coordination. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, alongside Denmark and Sweden’s prime ministers, backed using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s recovery — calling it both a moral and strategic move. Europe’s message was clear: unity, resilience, and long-term commitment to Ukraine’s defence.