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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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фінляндія,доброволець Finnish volunteer fighter - medic killed in battle. PHOTO A Finnish volunteer medic with the call sign Sipa was killed in action in eastern Ukraine. 7 336 17

Головна підозра пов'язана з гібридною війною Росії проти Європи. German and Finnish Foreign Ministries call damage to cables in Baltic Sea hybrid attack Germany and Finland have expressed concern about the failure of a data cable between the two countries, emphasizing the need to better protect critical infrastructure. 35 914 30

Валтонен закликала утриматися від дзвінків Путіну Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen on calls to Putin: We must not get to race for attention in Kremlin Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has called on European leaders to refrain from making new phone calls to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. 2 556 12

Міністерка закордонних справ Фінляндії Еліна Валтонен Imposing neutrality is not solution for Ukraine in war. I am against its "Finlandization" - Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said she supports Ukraine's right to choose its own political course and opposes the policy of "Finlandization" that was once imposed on Finland after the war with the USSR in the 1940s. 2 119 2 Previously in trend: War

Що таке фінська модель для України: пояснення прем'єра Орпо Finnish model is as follows: we in NATO and EU support Ukraine in fight against Russian aggression - Prime Minister Orpo Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo told what the "Finnish model" means for Ukraine. 3 779 33 Previously in trend: War

Артилерійські навчання НАТО NATO’s largest artillery exercise starts in Finland On November 4, NATO's largest artillery military exercise, Lightning Strike 24, began in Finland. They are part of a series of exercises by NATO member states in Europe. 746 5

Зеленський в Нордиці Countries of Northern Europe are ready to increase assistance to Ukraine and support all points of the "Victory Plan" - Zelenskyy. PHOTOS The fourth "Ukraine-Northern Europe" summit was held, and it was productive. 1 484 11

Володимир Зеленськй та Петтері Орпо Finnish PM Orpo announces meeting with Zelenskyy at Nordic Council in Iceland President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in the Icelandic capital Reykjavik. 1 149 17

Стубб переконаний, що запрошення України в НАТО є неминучим Invitation of Ukraine to NATO is inevitable, - President of Finland Stubb President of Finland Alexander Stubb is convinced that Ukraine will eventually become a NATO member, its invitation is inevitable. 1 367 14

Фінляндія побудувала частину паркану на східному кордоні з Росією Finland has erected part of fence on eastern border with Russia. PHOTO In the Finnish town of Vaalimaa, part of the fence on the eastern border with Russia has already been partially completed. The fence is taller and denser than the test fence. 4 813 15

Фінляндія надасть Україні енергетичну допомогу Finland will provide new energy aid package to Ukraine - Shmyhal Finland has announced a new energy aid package for Ukraine. 322 3 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Очільниця МЗС Фінляндії Еліна Валтонен West is tired of supporting Ukraine and increasingly hopes for settlement of conflict, - Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen Western countries are increasingly tired of supporting Ukraine and are increasingly hoping for a settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian war in one form or another. 17 547 131

Президент Фінляндії Стубб відвідає Китай President of Finland Stubb will visit China: will discuss Ukraine The President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, will pay a visit to China on October 28-31. 464 3

президент Фінляндії Александр Стубб NATO is returning to its original role of deterring threats from East, - Finnish President Stubb In today's environment, NATO is returning to its primary task of deterring and defending against threats from the East, primarily from Russia. It was for this purpose that the Alliance was created. 1 025 8

Стубб підтримав мирний план Зеленського Stubb supports Zelenskyy’s peace plan A fair peace agreement should be based on the ten-point peace plan presented by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 1 654 7

Стубб закликав дозволити Україні бити по РФ західною зброєю Stubb calls for lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s long-range strikes against Russia: Putin must lose Finnish President Alexander Stubb has called for Ukraine to be allowed to attack Russia with Western weapons. 2 308 13 Previously in trend: War

Валтонен, Стенергард Finland and Sweden do not ban Ukraine using their weapons against Russia, - Foreign Ministers Finland and Sweden do not impose any specific restrictions on the use of weapons provided to Ukraine. 1 217 15 Previously in trend: War

александр,стубб Situation is critical, but for Ukraine situation looks better than three months ago, - Finnish President Stubb on Russian invasion Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that the situation in the Russian war against Ukraine is critical, but better than three months ago. 3 406 11 Previously in trend: War

Президент Фінляндії Александр Стубб Best way to achieve peace is to supply Ukraine with weapons, - Finnish President Stubb Finnish President Alexander Stubb has stressed the need to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine, which is countering Russian aggression. 1 212 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

У Фінляндія хочуть заборонити купівлю нерухомості росіянам Russians to be banned from buying real estate in Finland - government The Finnish government plans to ban Russian citizens from real estate transactions. 942 2

фінляндія Efforts of Russian Federation in Europe are currently aimed at preventing military support of Ukraine - Finnish special service The Finnish Security Police (Supo) believe that currently, the main goal of the Russian Federation is to prevent European countries from supporting Ukraine. 983 3

трамп,путін Finland will not be platform for potential negotiations between Trump and Putin - Foreign Minister Valtonen Finland does not plan to host a possible new meeting between dictator Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. 1 983 4

Фінляндія Volunteer from Finland was killed in action for Ukraine A Finnish volunteer has been killed in Ukraine. This is the fourth volunteer from Finland to be killed during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. 2 981 7

стубб Ukraine must use all means to win war, - Finnish President Stubb Ukraine must use all means to win the war with Russia. 2 501 31 Previously in trend: War

Президент Фінляндії Александр Стубб Our message to Russia is clear - Ukraine will become member of NATO and EU - Finnish President Stubb President of Finland Alexander Stubb said that the main topics of the NATO summit in Washington will be support for Ukraine, promotion of Ukraine's membership in the Alliance and security guarantees for Kyiv. 1 523 28

Стубб заявив, що Європі треба переходити до економіки воєнного часу Europe should transition to wartime economy - President of Finland Stubb The President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, said that Europe should transition to a wartime economy. 1 492 9 Previously in trend: War

Новий пакет військової допомоги Україні від Фінляндії Finland announces new military aid package for Ukraine Finland has announced the transfer of the 24th military aid package to Ukraine. President Alexander Stubb made the decision on the initiative of the government. 3 570 6 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Фінляндія навчала ЗСУ на своїй території Finland for first time admits that it trained Ukrainian soldiers on its territory For the first time, the Finnish Ministry of Defence has officially recognised the training of Ukrainian soldiers on its territory. 3 200 4

Валтонен заявила, що Європа вже є жертвою агресії РФ, а не просто спостерігачем Europe is no longer "observer" of Russian aggression, we are all victims, - Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen Russia is using hybrid aggression tools against Europe, including disinformation and cyberattacks. 1 892 4 Previously in trend: War

Росія перекинула майже всі війська з-під кордону Фінляндії до України Russia redeployed 80% of units deployed on border with Finland to war in Ukraine - media. SATELLITE PHOTOS Most of the Russian troops, including personnel and equipment, which were previously concentrated on the border with Finland, have been redeployed to the war against Ukraine. 5 038 21 Previously in trend: War

стубб Finland has no plans to send troops to Ukraine. We will continue our support in other ways - President Stubb Finland will continue to provide assistance to Ukraine, but will not send its troops to our country. 513 10

Міністр закордонних справ Фінляндії Еліна Валтонен Ukraine can strike on territory of Russia with weapons provided by Finland - head of Foreign Ministry Valtonen A country waging a defensive war may strike military facilities on the aggressor’s territory if necessary for self-defense. 3 419 30 Previously in trend: War

стубб While only way to peace in Ukraine lies through battlefield - President of Finland Stubb Currently, only events on the battlefield can lead to peace between Ukraine and Russia. 1 089 9 Previously in trend: War

Александр Стубб та Олаф Шольц Finland has already allocated almost EUR 3 billion to support Ukraine - Stubb Almost €3 billion has been allocated by Finland to support Ukraine since beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. 610 3 World

швейцарія Leaders of Finland and Belgium confirm their participation in Global Peace Summit Finland and Belgium will join the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland in mid-June. 458 4 War in Ukraine

Музей Леніна в Тампере Finland to close Lenin Museum, which has been operating since 1946. PHOTOS The Lenin Museum, which has been operating in the Finnish city of Tampere since 1946, will be closed. The exhibits will be dismantled. 6 079 48 Photo News

фінляндія Finland to suspend operation of sea border crossings with Russia from 15 April The Finnish government has decided to suspend the operation of sea border crossings with Russia from 15 April 2024. 1 702 7 World

фінляндія Finnish MPs are overwhelmingly against sending European troops to Ukraine - Finnish media Most members of the Finnish parliament are against sending troops to Ukraine. 1 958 30 Previously in trend: War

нато,польща NATO can guarantee security for all its members only together with Ukraine, - Zelenskyy Ukrainians have been proving their strength every day since the beginning of the war. By accepting Ukraine as a member, NATO will be able to guarantee the security of all its members. 1 655 37 War in Ukraine

александар,стубб Finland prepares 23rd package of military aid to Ukraine worth €188 million, - President Stubb Finland will provide Ukraine with the 23rd military aid package. It will be worth €188 million. 1 143 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

фінляндія There is no reason for Finland to send troops to Ukraine, - President Stubb Currently, Finland sees no reason to send its own troops to Ukraine. 1 492 36 Previously in trend: War

зеленський,стубб Ukraine and Finland sign Security Cooperation Agreement President Zelenskyy and Finnish leader Stubb sign an agreement on security cooperation and long-term support. 439 0 Previously in trend: War

еліна,валтонен Possibility of sending foreign troops to Ukraine should not be ruled out, - Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said that French President Emmanuel Macron was right to make Russia guess about the limits of Western support for Ukraine when he spoke about the possibility of sending troops into the territory of the warring state 5 655 37 World

фінляндія Russia remains biggest threat to Finland’s national security, - intelligence services The Finnish Security Police (Supo) believes that the Russian Federation remains the most serious threat to the country’s national security. 491 2 World

боєприпаси Finland allocates €30 million to Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine The Finnish government has allocated 30 million euros to the Czech Republic’s initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine’s needs. 428 2 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

фінляндія Finland hands over several combat boats to Ukraine, 50 Ukrainian servicemen to undergo training in Romania - media Ukraine will receive a batch of combat boats from Finland. The military will be trained in Romania and the boats will first be delivered to Romania and then transported to Ukraine 4 356 10 World

Фінляндія Finland stops allowing cars with Russian licence plates As of 16 March, it is no longer possible to drive cars registered in Russia in Finland without a special permit. 3 427 28 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

сбу,відмивання,набу In Finland, 3 people were detained for laundering funds appropriated for purchase of ammunition for AFU - NABU On March 11, 2024, three Ukrainians were detained on the territory of Finland on suspicion of laundering money from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, which should have been used to purchase personal protective equipment for the soldiers of the Armed Forces. 4 635 17 Incidents

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