Yle: Finland increased its imports from Russia by €15 million

Yle: Finland increased its imports from Russia by €15 million, defying current sanctions.

Consensus

Finland increased its import of goods from Russia between January and April 2026.
The total value of imports from Russia during this period was 285 million euros.
This represented a 15 million euro increase compared to the same period in 2025.
The imported goods were not subject to EU sanctions.
Nickel and related products accounted for the largest share of import value.
Ammonia was the most imported product by volume.
Future imports of ammonia may decrease due to new EU sanctions and Russian export tariffs on rail transport.

The European Council announced the introduction of a new, 21st package of restrictive measures against Russia, including sanctions on 170 Russian organizations, 48 individuals, 94 Russian banks, four foreign banks, and 33 financial institutions. — vm
The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs received a notification from the Russian side about temporary suspension of movement at several border crossings: Vartius–Lytä, Niirala–Värtsilä, Imatra–Svetogorsk, and passenger crossings in Vyborg and Saint Petersburg. The ministry stated this would have minimal impact. — vedomosti
The 21st package of EU sanctions was approved on July 23, including freezing assets and banning financial support for 94 Russian banks and major financial institutions, as well as listing the Moscow Exchange (PАО «Мосбиржа») and Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Russia Mikhail Mamut. — vedomosti
The suspension of transport through several rail border crossings was officially announced by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin starting July 1, affecting routes to Finland, Estonia, and Latvia. However, rail traffic continues via Byslovskaya (Finland), Ivanovo (Estonia), and Sebezh (Latvia). — fontanka