High-Level Visit on September 11
On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Finnish President Alexander Stubb arrived in Kyiv for an official visit. The news was confirmed by Andriy Yermak, Head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine.
President Stubb and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have already held a meeting and together honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv.
Agenda of the Meeting
According to Yermak, the key topics of the talks include:
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Security projects and guarantees for Ukraine.
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European integration and Ukraine’s EU accession process.
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Investments in infrastructure and reconstruction.
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Increasing sanctions and pressure on Russia.
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The importance of a sustainable and just peace.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga added that discussions also cover European and transatlantic security, with a focus on long-term stability in the region.
Finland’s Support for Ukraine
President Zelensky thanked Finland and Alexander Stubb personally for their consistent and firm support of Ukraine.
Finland has been an active partner in:
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Military and humanitarian assistance.
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Advocacy for stronger EU sanctions against Russia.
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Participation in joint European security initiatives.
The Kyiv visit underscores Finland’s commitment to both Ukraine’s defense and its integration into European structures.
