Alexander Stubb

The Presidents of Ukraine and Finland met in New York. They discussed the production of drones, strikes deep into Russia, and international efforts to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.

Two NATO headquarters are planned to be located in Finland: the Land Forces Northern Europe and the Forward Land Forces. The exact location of the headquarters has not yet been approved, but the cities of Mikkeli, Sodankylä, and Rovaniemi are being considered.

Alexander Stubb proposes to expand the UN Security Council, abolish the veto and exclude aggressor countries. He also calls for supporting Zelenskyy's “victory plan” and lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of weapons.

Alexander Stubb said that Ukraine has the right to defend itself against Russian aggression in the Kursk region. He also confirmed that Ukraine could use Finnish weapons on Russian territory.

President of Finland Alexander Stubb outlined four key elements for achieving peace in Ukraine. He emphasized that negotiations do not mean concessions and called on China to influence Russia to end the war.

Alexander Stubb praised Zelenskyy's idea to include Russia in the upcoming Peace Summit. He believes that Ukraine is now in a stronger position than it was a few months ago and has the necessary resources to maintain its position.

At the SCO summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's support for Russia and its stance on Ukraine, deepening ties that are likely to further irritate Western powers demanding that China stop supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.

Norway, Finland and Sweden have agreed to create a military transport corridor through their northern territories to ensure the rapid transfer of military personnel and equipment.

The war in Ukraine can end if Russia stops its armed aggression, restores the territorial integrity of Ukraine and ends the occupation of Ukrainian territories, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani believes.

Ukraine is starting the peace process from a position of strength that has grown significantly over the past three weeks and especially over the past three months, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said at the Global Peace Summit.

Finland does not plan to deploy troops in Ukraine, but continues to provide support on the basis of the security agreement signed with Ukraine.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed their participation in the first global peace summit during a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in Stockholm.

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo rules out sending Finnish troops to Ukraine, emphasizing that Finland will continue to support Ukraine through arms supplies and military training at Ukraine's request.

Finland will do everything to ensure Ukraine's victory in the war against Russia, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said.

President Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who confirmed Finland's participation in the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16.

Russia said that the upcoming NATO military exercises in Finland near its borders increase the risks of potential military incidents and escalation of the hybrid war against Moscow.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb called on European countries to focus on immediate assistance to Ukraine and training of their armed forces, rather than speculation about potential Russian aggression outside Ukraine.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine has the right to strike legitimate military targets outside its territory in self-defense against russian invasion, in accordance with the UN Charter.

President of Finland Alexander Stubb said that the only way to achieve peace in Ukraine is on the battlefield, as Russian President Vladimir Putin understands only the language of force.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that those who attack oil refineries in Russia know what they are doing and do it skillfully, as Russia understands only the language of power and force, not diplomacy.

Ukraine wants its military brigades to be fully manned and equipped with modern weapons to defend itself and gain an advantage over Russian forces, which have no superiority on the ground or in the air.

Finland does not plan to send troops to Ukraine, but supports Ukraine through military aid packages, including air defense systems and ammunition, and supports Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.

President of Finland Alexander Stubb visited the destroyed Antonov airport in Gostomel, where Ukrainian soldiers showed him the sites of fierce battles and the remains of the world's largest transport aircraft, Mriya, destroyed by Russian occupiers.

Ukraine does not need to mobilize half a million people, but the exact number needed will not be announced publicly as russia prepares to mobilize 300,000 additional soldiers on June 1, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Finland has announced a €188 million aid package for Ukraine, including air defense systems and artillery ammunition.

According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia is preparing to mobilize 300,000 additional troops for a possible new offensive against Ukraine on June 1.

Ukraine and Finland signed an agreement on security cooperation, according to which Finland provides long-term military, financial, and other assistance to Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.

The NATO Secretary General says that the upcoming NATO summit in Washington will be a "step up" for Ukraine, after discussing support for Ukraine with the Finnish President and preparations for the summit.

Finland will participate for the first time in NATO's Nordic Response 2024 as a full member of the Alliance.

Finland's new president said that having a real nuclear deterrent is important for the country's security as a NATO member.