Elina Valtonen

Minister Elina Valtonen gives a speech at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission.

Switzerland joins NATO ammunition support partnership to enable joint procurement

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang visited Nordic countries in July to de-escalate EU-China trade tensions over subsidies and electric vehicles, establishing ministerial dialogue mechanisms with October as a progress deadline while seeking European support for less confrontational relations.

China and Finland agreed to boost cooperation and jointly address challenges during a meeting between Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

European leaders condemn Russia's latest strikes on Ukraine, reaffirm support for Kyiv

China's Wang Yi tours Nordic countries to gauge Europe's commitment to its hardline stance on China.

Finland unveiled its first Indo-Pacific policy to strengthen Asian partnerships and reduce Chinese dependence, aiming to enhance European resilience through expanded trade, investment, and security cooperation across the economically vital region.

Jaishankar's viral quip and Finland's oil backing mark visit

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill three; Zelenskiy upbeat on talks with U.S. envoys

Finland joined NATO in 2023, finding it disorganized and underfunded, but still values the alliance for defense against Russia.

Europe, US Rally Behind Ukraine’s Ceasefire Offer, Urge Russia to Accept

EU Will Not Be Neutral Mediator Between Ukraine and Russia

Finland condemns Russian lies about Ukrainian drone attacks launched from Baltic states

Finnish FM Agrees With Trump on NATO Spending

The European Union is poised to approve sanctions against violent Israeli settlers in occupied territories after Hungary's new prime minister signaled support, ending years of obstruction and addressing escalating settler violence against Palestinians.

The EU's outgoing trade chief advises keeping the China-EU investment deal frozen, deeming it obsolete.

Finland's foreign minister says China's Russia ties block an EU trade deal.

Minister Elina Valtonen gives a speech at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission.

Germany and Finland strengthen security cooperation amid Russian threats.

Finland's foreign minister repeated two decades of optimistic rhetoric about an India-EU trade deal, but fundamental disagreements over carbon tariffs, data sovereignty, and labor mobility have stalled negotiations since 2007, with structural incompatibilities between their economic models remaining unresolved.

China and Finland are set to expand cooperation in green transition and artificial intelligence.

China to test whether transatlantic turmoil can soften Europe’s Nordic hawks

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway from July 2 to 8.

Ukraine officially began EU membership negotiations Monday, launching a years-long reform process while fighting Russia's invasion, with talks covering 35 policy areas including rule of law and fundamental rights to align with bloc standards.

Finland's foreign minister backed India's Russian oil purchases as compliant with Western price cap rules, while India's external affairs minister defended the imports as economically necessary, citing cost and availability amid post-sanctions market shifts.

EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russia’s war of aggression, the Middle East and China

Don’t mention ‘Article 5,’ Finland warns US on Ukraine

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to deepen bilateral cooperation in defense, clean energy, and technology, while advocating for Ukraine's EU membership acceleration and chairing the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with French, Belgian, and Finnish counterparts in Cyprus on Thursday.

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis will tour Western Balkans in June.

Finnish FM Agrees With Trump on NATO Spending

Finland FM Says Ukraine Has One of Europe’s Only “Trusted” Armies and Belongs in NATO

Finland faces a new security dilemma amid NATO strains and potential US withdrawal from Europe.

The EU refuses to support the US in the Strait of Hormuz. The EU may reconsider if the US supports Ukraine.

Approximately 50,000 migrants crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco, prompting European leaders to demand swift returns to Morocco. Spain and the EU are coordinating a response, citing concerns about border integrity and potential onward migration to mainland Europe and the UK.

NATO's eastern flank nations prepare for Russia's hybrid war of drones, cyberattacks, and sabotage.

Finland's Foreign Affairs Minister Elina Valtonen championed the India-EU Free Trade Agreement finalized in January 2026, projecting increased investments and job creation through tariff cuts on textiles, jewelry, and automotive goods, strengthening bilateral ties across trade, energy, and security.

Following Russia's massive July 2 strikes on Kyiv, EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas announced intensified sanctions against Moscow and increased military aid, including air defence support, stating stronger civilian attacks warrant stronger economic pressure.

European leaders renew support for Ukraine after Russian strikes, condemning attacks and planning additional sanctions.

Ukraine officially launched EU membership negotiations Monday, requiring years of political reforms while battling Russia, as Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka opened talks in Luxembourg to align with bloc standards and values.

Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs adopted its first comprehensive Indo-Pacific policy to promote stability, security, and commercial opportunities in a region containing 60 percent of global population and GDP, while reducing strategic dependence on China.

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill four, as Zelensky gains support for ceasefire talks

Finland's foreign minister says Ukraine has gained leverage against Russia, strengthening itself militarily and diplomatically.

Statement On Situation Between Hezbollah And Israel

Türkiye, Singapore among countries rejecting ‘strategic resignation’ amid global disorder, says Turkish foreign minister

EU ministers say Russia will not choose who represents Europe in potential Ukraine talks.

Finland defends NATO value as Trump questions alliance's effectiveness.

The European Union unanimously imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers and organizations for West Bank violence, marking the first such action since October 2023, though some member states demanded stronger measures addressing settlement expansion.

Finland's Foreign Minister Valtonen will attend an EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on May 11, addressing Ukraine's war, Middle East stability, and Western Balkans issues while coordinating international efforts on Ukrainian children's deportation.

Andrii Sybiha held phone talks with Finland's Foreign Affairs Minister Elina Valtonen.