Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin Says She’d Return Only If Russia Invades Finland

Sanna Marin explained to one outlet that she would only resume a political role in the event of a Russian assault on Finland, emphasizing the need to act in a crisis. She described Russia’s ambitions under President Putin as a drive to rebuild a greater empire and warned that an attack on Europe could be imminent. Marin, now a strategic adviser at the Tony Blair Institute, called for stronger European defence spending and a decisive response to any Russian incursions, even suggesting that hostile aircraft be shot down.

The interview also touched on her upcoming memoir, her criticism of media focus on her appearance, and the personal sacrifices she made, including limited time with her daughter Emman and the loneliness of keeping secrets from her husband Markus Räikkönen. She said leaving politics was motivated by a desire to reclaim her private life while proving that one can remain authentic at the highest levels of power.