SCOUT· 69%58m·2026-09-13·News Politics206. How Putin's War Changed Finland Forever (Sanna Marin)
Following Putin's war in Ukraine, how politically challenging was it committing Finland to join NATO? What was it like becoming the world's youngest sitting prime minister at 34? Why did a scandal over dancing at a private party become a national and international story? Rory and Alastair are joined by former Prime…
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