Clear News | Tuesday 24.2.2026

War anniversary. Entrepreneurs and Trump. Mortgages. Subsidized vacations. Weather.

Anniversary of the Ukrainian War

First, about the anniversary of the war.

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began 4 years ago.

European Union leaders will visit Kiev on the anniversary. President Alexander Stubb will also attend the memorial ceremony.

EU foreign ministers did not decide on new sanctions against Russia yesterday due to opposition from Hungary and Slovakia.

The purpose of the sanctions was to prevent European companies from providing services to the Russian shadow fleet.

The Shadow Fleet is used to circumvent international restrictions on oil trade. The Shadow Fleet provides Russia with billions of euros for its war chest.

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began 4 years ago. There have been no major changes on the front for a long time.

Finnish companies and Trump

Then about the economy.

US President Donald Trump’s policies are worrying Finnish companies.

Finnish Entrepreneurs conducted a survey. Every second small and medium-sized company said that US economic policy affects their operations.

It is influenced by trade relations between Europe and the USA.

Trump’s climate policy and Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine are also worrying Finnish companies.

Entrepreneurs who support the National Coalition Party are most worried.

Mortgages

News about mortgages.

It is more difficult than before to get a mortgage for old homes. This is what many real estate agents across Finland say.

It is more difficult to get a loan if major repairs are planned for a single-family home or housing association.

However, banks Nordea and OP Pohjola say that no changes have been made to access to loans.

Disability benefits

Finally, about support for the disabled.

Subsidized holidays for families with disabilities will end after this year.

The reason is government savings. The Social and Health Organization Assistance Center will stop funding holiday organizations.

The last subsidized holiday was organized in Vuokatti, Kainuu. There were 7 families on holiday.

Weather

Still a weather forecast.

Cloudiness will vary on Wednesday.

It may snow a little in Lapland.

The temperature is about 5…15 degrees below zero.