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Stubb underscores that Russia perceives many threats and that their aggressive actions — including attacking Ukraine — have paradoxically increased regional security for Finland and other Baltic states. The move toward NATO is described not as an offensive gesture but as a defensive necessity, especially when dealing with what Stubb characterizes as Russia's imperialist ambitions and refusal to adhere to Western values such as liberal democracy, human rights, and minority protections.