Finland’s Pasi Rajala, state secretary to the minister of foreign affairs and minister of defense, told Newsmax on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not “ready for peace” and stressed the importance of ongoing pressure on Moscow.

During an appearance on “The Record With Greta Van Susteren,” Rajala also commented on Finland’s stance regarding a possible U.S. agreement with Ukraine and the broader implications of Russia’s ambitions.

When asked about reports of a possible deal between the United States and Ukraine, Rajala said he could not confirm the news but viewed increased U.S. engagement as positive.

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