Diplomatic Meeting Transcript (Finland–Russia–Ukraine)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the transcript of a high-level diplomatic meeting.

White House

The U.S. president's official residence and workplace; symbolic center of executive power.

Trilateral meeting

A meeting between three parties, here involving leaders from Finland, Russia, and Ukraine.

Russia's war of aggression

Russia's military action described as aggressive warfare against Ukraine.

Winter War

Finland–Soviet War (1939–1940) in which Finland defended itself against the Soviet Union.

Continuation War

WWII-era conflict (1941–1944) in which Finland fought alongside Germany against the Soviet Union.

Moscow Armistice 1944

Armistice that ended hostilities in the Continuation War and shaped Finland–Soviet borders.

Silver lining

A positive aspect seen in a difficult situation.

1944 solution

A resolution reached in 1944 that ended major hostilities with the Soviet Union.

2025

Target year mentioned for achieving a lasting and just peace and ending Russia's war of aggression.

Finland–Russia border length

Finland shares a border with Russia that extends over 800 miles.

Team Europe

A metaphor for European unity and coordinated diplomatic effort.

Lasting and just peace

A peace that endures over time and is fair to all parties involved.