Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "I had a productive discussion with Elina Valtonen on ways to advance peace efforts and strengthen the Ukrainian-Finnish partnership.

I am grateful to my colleague and to Finland for today’s announcement: Finnvera and the European Commission signed an agreement – €240 million financing opportunity for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

This is a timely and important move. It creates opportunities for Finnish companies to participate in the recovery of Ukraine, including energy, digital infrastructure, logistics, and critical raw materials, as well as projects in the defence and dual-use sectors.

During our talks we also paid particular attention to scaling up projects of the Shelter Coalition.

I am grateful to Minister Valtonen for Finland’s steadfast support, principled stance, and active advocacy for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Our shared efforts are essential to protecting Ukrainian lives, holding Russia accountable, and ensuring a secure and prosperous future for Ukraine and Europe.

It was my pleasure to present Elina with the Order of Princess Olga, 3rd Class, awarded by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to recognise my Finnish colleague’s extraordinary contribution to supporting Ukraine".