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Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has highlighted Ukraine's pivotal role in representing Europe's interests in peace negotiations with Russia. Valtonen stresses the need for increased sanctions and military aid to pressure Russia toward a ceasefire. Furthermore, Valtonen emphasizes that Ukraine's EU membership hinges on overcoming corruption. Concerns have also been raised about Ukraine's recent law that restricts the independence of its anti-corruption institutions, which may hinder its EU integration aspirations. Finland remains an active supporter of Ukraine, providing military aid and advocating for a united European front to push for peace in the region.

What role does Finland play in Ukraine's EU membership journey?

Finland plays a supportive role in Ukraine's EU membership by emphasizing the importance of anti-corruption measures. Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen has stated that Ukraine's path to EU membership would be closed if significant progress in fighting corruption is not made. Finland's objective is to align Ukraine with EU standards to advance its membership prospects.

How has Finland responded to Russia's recent actions?

Finland has expressed concern over Russia's recent military activities and has responded by supporting international pressure through sanctions. Finnish leaders, including Foreign Minister Valtonen, have called for increased European support to push Russia towards peace negotiations and respond to its threats to European security, particularly in the Baltic region.

Why is Finland concerned about Ukraine's anti-corruption legislation?

Finland is concerned about Ukraine's recent anti-corruption legislation that potentially undermines the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. Such measures could weaken Ukraine's efforts to combat corruption, which is a key requirement for its EU membership aspiration and maintaining trust with European allies.

What military support has Finland provided to Ukraine?

Finland has announced multiple military aid packages to support Ukraine, totaling substantial financial value in recent years. These packages include defense materials and support funded by proceeds from frozen Russian assets. Finland remains committed to strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities amidst ongoing Russian aggression.

Is Finland involved in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia?

Yes, Finland actively participates in international peace efforts regarding the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Finnish leaders, including President Alexander Stubb, have been involved in discussions aimed at facilitating peace talks and ensuring Europe remains engaged in seeking a resolution to the conflict, emphasizing the need for a united European approach.

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Häkkänen Russia does not want peace and continues to stall for time - Finnish Defense Minister Häkkanen Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said that Russia is continuing its military activities and merely stalling for time, believing that this will make it more resilient than Western democracies. 475 1 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Orpo on sending Finnish military to Ukraine Participation of Finnish military in operations for Ukraine requires serious discussion - Prime Minister Orpo Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said that the key task for Finland and its allies is to strengthen the Ukrainian army, and sending troops may be only one of the options for providing support. 552 6 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers Security guarantees for Ukraine

Stubb on the Alaska negotiations Stubb noted role of US in negotiations in Alaska and emphasized security guarantees for Ukraine Finnish President Alexander Stubb thanked the US President for the information regarding the negotiations in Alaska and emphasized that reliable security guarantees are a key factor in achieving lasting peace in Ukraine. 1 306 18 Previously in trend: Meeting between Trump and Putin

Valtonen Ukraine represents Europe’s interests in peace talks with Russia - Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen Ukraine is effectively representing the interests of Europe in negotiations to end the war, and pressure on Russia through sanctions and military aid must be stepped up. 731 9 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Valtonen on corruption Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen: Without overcoming corruption, Ukraine’s path to EU will be closed Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen considers it obvious that if Ukraine does not continue its fight against corruption, EU membership will be impossible. 2 124 55 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s Membership in the EU Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Finland Law restricting independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions is cause for concern, - Finnish Foreign Ministry The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland has expressed concern about the law passed by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine that restricts the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO). 654 6 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

mines Finland has withdrawn from the Ottawa Treaty on anti-personnel mines: country has notified UN Finland withdrew from the treaty on July 10, 2025, but the decision will not take effect until January 2026. The country will continue to support the humanitarian goals of the Ottawa Treaty. 485 2 Previously in trend: european countries withdraw from the ammunition convention Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

European leaders Zelenskyy discusses air defense boost and joint defense production with Northern European leaders On Wednesday, 25 June, at the NATO summit in The Hague, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a joint meeting with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. 559 6 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Europe NATO Summit in The Hague

Valtonen Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen: Only Putin doesn’t want ceasefire. It’s time to push him towards it Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said that it is time to increase pressure on Russia to push it to a ceasefire in Ukraine. 603 7 Previously in trend: ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Five NATO countries prepare to mine borders with Russia Poland, Finland, and Baltic states ready to mine borders with Russia and create Europe’s "iron curtain" – media Finland, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania may mine areas along their borders with Russia amid talks of a possible Russian invasion of NATO countries. 2 679 24 Previously in trend: Possible Russian attack on NATO Russia’s attack on NATO countries

Finland Finland preparing 29th military aid package for Ukraine worth €143 million On Monday, June 23, Finland announced preparations for another military aid package for Ukraine, estimated at €143 million. This is the 29th aid package from Finland. 526 3 Previously in trend: Finland’s aid to Ukraine

Alexander Stubb Stubb: I often speak with Trump and see no sign he plans to walk away from peace talks Finnish President Alexander Stubb believes that U.S. President Donald Trump will not walk away from peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, and will continue pushing for a peace agreement. 1 293 25 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Finland provided assistance to Ukraine for rescue operations Finland summons Russian diplomat over airspace violation - Yle The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland has summoned Russia's Charge d'Affaires in connection with the violation of Finnish airspace. 1 326 12 Previously in trend: Russian aircraft violated Finnish airspace

Civil Protection Shelter Coalition Ukraine and Finland launch Shelter Coalition Ukraine and Finland signed a joint statement on launching the Shelter Coalition. The plan is to mobilize around €14 billion in resources for the development of shelters. 1 651 31 Previously in trend: Shelter Coalition

Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo More pressure is needed on Putin to start truce talks with Ukraine, - Finnish Prime Minister Orpo Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said that the international community should put pressure on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to start negotiations on a ceasefire in Ukraine. 443 5 Previously in trend: statement of peace Peace negotiations

Antti Häkkinen Russia has increased its activity in Baltic Sea, increasing tensions in region, - Finnish Defense Minister Häkkinen Russia's activity in the Baltic Sea has increased significantly. This increases tensions in the region. 929 11 Previously in trend: Russian military presence in Baltic sea

Finland has built a 35 km fence on the border with Russia Finland has completed installation of first 35 km of fence on border with Russia, according to Reuters. PHOTO Finland has completed the construction of the first 35 kilometres of fence on its eastern border with Russia. 11 299 45

Finland will supply Ukraine with ammunition. What do Russian assets have to do with it? Finland will supply Ukraine with ammunition at expense of funds received from frozen Russian assets Finland has become one of the countries that will implement EU measures to supply defence materials to Ukraine at the expense of proceeds from frozen Russian assets. 1 602 3 Previously in trend: Finland’s aid to Ukraine

Valtonen on the negotiations in Turkey Now whole world has understood that there is only one side that does not want to participate in peace talks. And that is Russia - Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen Russian dictator Vladimir Putin does not want to participate in meaningful and serious negotiations on the peaceful end of the aggressive war against Ukraine. 1 665 27 Previously in trend: Negotiations in Turkey

Elina, Valtonen Russia pays dearly for circumventing sanctions, - Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has emphasized that despite Russia's attempts to circumvent Western sanctions, it is very expensive. 937 10 Previously in trend: sanctions circumvention

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland Valtonen Putin understands only force. West should be ready for war as soon as possible, - Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen Russia now poses a long-term and existential threat not only to Europe but also to world peace. 815 2 Previously in trend: Russia’s threat to Europe

stubb Ukraine will have to make territorial compromises to end war, - Finnish President Stubb President of Finland Alexander Stubb believes that Ukraine may have to make territorial concessions to end the war. 6 731 107 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy on his conversation with Stubb: We discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defense President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on his conversation with Finnish leader Alexander Stubb. 418 8 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Talks between Stubb and Zelenskyy

Finnish Foreign Minister on the need for a strong position of Ukraine Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen proposes three steps to end war Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen reacted to the Russian missile strike on Sumy and proposed three steps to end Russia's war against Ukraine. 8 820 53 Previously in trend: Ending the war ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia Strike on Sumy

Häkkänen Finnish Defense Minister Häkkinen: Even peace in Ukraine will not stop threat from Russia Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkinen has warned that even if peace is established in Ukraine, Russia will remain a long-term threat to Europe. 525 5 Previously in trend: statement of peace Security of Europe

Anti-personnel mines Finland to withdraw from convention banning anti-personnel landmines - Stubb Finland will begin preparations to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use of anti-personnel mines. 932 4 Previously in trend: european countries withdraw from the ammunition convention

APC Patria Danish Defense Forces to order 130 Finnish Patria armored personnel carriers Denmark has announced a contract for the purchase of 130 Patria armored personnel carriers manufactured in Finland. The Danish Armed Forces will receive a small number of armored personnel carriers this year. 2 171 1

Alexander Stubb Europe needs special envoy for Ukraine - Stubb Europe should have its own negotiating team for a peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine. A special envoy for Ukraine should also be appointed separately. 1 567 37 Previously in trend: Coalition of the willing

Military training in Finland Finland does not plan to send troops to Ukraine at initial stage of ceasefire, but this is possible later - Stubb Finland does not intend to send troops to Ukraine at the initial stage of the ceasefire, but it is possible within the framework of the peace process, President Alexander Stubb said. 504 8 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers Foreign troops in Ukraine

Zelenskyy meets with Orpo Zelenskyy meets with Finnish Prime Minister Orpo to discuss defence support for Ukraine. VIDEO On Wednesday, 19 March, during his visit to Finland, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo. 547 1 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy visits Finland Zelenskyy’s meeting with Orpo

In Finland, Zelenskyy spoke about steps to justly end the war Ukraine is working with partners on plan to achieve peace and reliable security guarantees, - Zelenskyy. PHOTOS During a working visit to Finland, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about steps to ensure a just end to the war. 818 15 Previously in trend: statement of peace Security guarantees for Ukraine

Zelenskнy names red lines in negotiations with Russia Zelenskyy: Finland to sign agreement on creation of coalition to build shelters. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that an agreement would be signed in Finland today to launch an international coalition to build shelters. 2 120 11 Previously in trend: Construction of shelters

Zelenskyy arrives on a visit to Finland on March 18 Zelenskyy arrives in Finland: meeting with President Stubb is scheduled. PHOTOS (updated) President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived on an official visit to Finland on Tuesday, March 18. 1 807 7 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy visits Finland

President of Finland Alexander Stubb Putin doesn’t want peace or truce, he’s just stalling for time - Stubb Russia has not abandoned its goal of destroying Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. 3 207 9 Previously in trend: Coalition in support of Ukraine ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

MIA Finnish Minister Rantanen visits Chornobyl zone and inspects consequences of drone strike. VIDEO The Ministers of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko and Finland Mari Rantanen visited the Chornobyl exclusion zone, where the Finnish delegation saw the consequences of the Russian attack on the nuclear power plant and the liquidation measures. 1 584 3 Previously in trend: Drone strike on Chernobyl NPP Finland’s aid to Ukraine

Elina, Valtonen US turn to Russia will not bring peace to Ukraine, - Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has expressed doubts about the change in the Donald Trump administration's approach to Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing that such a course is unlikely to end the war. 1 324 14 Previously in trend: Consequences of the Trump-Zelenskyy dispute

Alexander Stubb Finland and Norway are involved in developing peace plan for Ukraine - Stubb Finland is currently involved in the development of a peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. 1 239 13 Previously in trend: New peace plan from Britain and France Peace plan of France and Britain

Rallies in support of Ukraine in Lisbon To mark third anniversary of full-scale war, rallies in support of Ukraine were held in different cities around world. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, rallies in support of Ukraine were held in European countries. 4 389 12

Finnish President Criticizes Trump’s Statements Finland supports Ukraine by all possible means - Stubb Finnish President Alexander Stubb strongly disagrees with the statements of US President Donald Trump. 1 184 13

Russian government aircraft violated Finnish airspace Finland records violation of airspace by Russian government aircraft A Russian government plane flying over the Gulf of Finland spent several minutes in Finnish airspace. 3 792 19

Finland Finland will provide Ukraine with a military assistance package worth almost 200 million euros - country’s Ministry of Defense Finland has decided to provide the 27th package of military assistance to Ukraine worth about 200 million euros. 726 3 Previously in trend: Financial assistance to Ukraine

Finland Finland has developed extended-range Steel Eagle strike drone for Ukraine The Finnish company Insta has developed a long-range Steel Eagle drone for Ukraine that can effectively destroy enemy manpower. 5 097 6

Finnish MFA on the need for a strong position of Ukraine Finland supports new sanctions against Russia, - MFA Valtonen Finland supports strengthening sanctions against Russia because they work. 459 1 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Finland Russia conducted exercises simulating possible attack on Finland and Baltic states Russia has carefully rehearsed an attack on the eastern part of NATO and has demonstrated its willingness to take significant risks regardless of losses. 6 041 32

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on damage to cables in the Baltic Sea NATO will increase military presence in Baltic Sea due to damage to submarine cables - Rutte NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the North Atlantic Alliance would increase its military presence in the area following incidents involving damage to submarine cables in the Baltic Sea. 1 212 12

Finland allocates €25 million to Ukraine Finland allocates €25 million aid package to Ukraine Today, on December 5, Finnish President Alexander Stubb decided to provide Ukraine with the 26th aid package worth 25 million euros. 605 1 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

In Finland, election candidate Ivan Devyatkin was excluded from the list because he refused to condemn Russia's war against Ukraine In Finland, candidate Devyatkin, who refused to condemn Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, was excluded from election In Finland, Ivan Devyatkin, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), was excluded from the list of candidates in the municipal elections in Lappeenranta. He refused to condemn Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 9 575 57 Previously in trend: War

Ammunition Seven European countries promise to increase supplies of ammunition to Ukraine Seven European countries plan to increase aid to Ukraine in the coming months. In particular, it concerns the supply of ammunition. 1 734 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

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