Trump has awakened Europe more than Putin — Finnish President Stubb to Yle Claims Trump awakened Europe on the foreign policy side, Putin on security policy side 'Trump good at pressuring Europe to increase own defense spending' https://t.co/vLmBmNl994
Finland’s Stubb trying to second-guess Trump Thinks 47’s 'patience' with Putin 'will probably run out' His proof? He spoke to Trump and noticed 'small omen' that patience wearing thin https://t.co/2hfT1UEPtC
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said his recent discussions with President Donald Trump suggest that the US leader is growing impatient with Vladimir Putin due to Russia’s delays in progressing toward peace in Ukraine.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb visited the White House on August 18, 2025, to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting is part of ongoing discussions aimed at resolving the war in Europe. Stubb, who has a personal rapport with Trump, including playing golf together, indicated that Trump is growing increasingly impatient with Russian President Vladimir Putin due to delays in advancing peace efforts in Ukraine. Stubb also noted that Trump has played a significant role in awakening Europe, particularly by pressuring European countries to increase their defense spending, contrasting with Putin's influence on European security policy.