torillatavataan:

For three years, Ukraine and the Ukrainian people have fought against Russia’s war of aggression defending the freedom of us all.

Ukraine deserves our unwavering support and a just, lasting peace based on the core principles of international law and the UN charter. There must be no negotiations in Ukraine without Ukraine and no negotiation on Europe without Europe.

Be assured, Finland does its best to assist Ukraine on its path towards peace and EU and NATO memberships. We will continue to support Ukraine with as much defence materiel as possible and we encourage others to do the same. So far Finland has provided Ukraine with defence materiel worth €2.5 billion.

Ukraine remains our biggest development cooperation partner and the largest recipient of humanitarian aid. Also, the whole country, the Government, and the business sector alike, are eager to help Ukraine with the reconstruction.

Ukraine needs our help. Russia systemically attacks civilian targets. Finland continues to provide extensive civilian materiel assistance to strengthen the resilience of Ukraine.

Finland stands with Ukraine. Today, tomorrow, and in the future. For as long as needed.

Alexander Stubb, President of Finland
Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister
Elina Valtonen, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Antti Häkkänen, Minister of Defence
Ville Tavio, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development
Mari Rantanen, Minister of Interior