As emphasised by [Politico](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/04/dont-mention-article-5-finland-warns-us-on-Ukraine-00766043), Finland is mentioned at the head of countries expressing specified concerns. Helsinki is convinced that the usage of Article 5 in the context of Ukraine, a state outside the Alliance and at the same time already at war, may undermine the dissuasive possible of this record. Especially as the ongoing negotiations by the United States with Russia make a new, very dynamic political situation in which the importance of allied guarantees will be crucial. Especially from Washington.
