Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Helsinki ahead of an official visit to Finland on Wednesday, the office of Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Tuesday.
The two presidents will discuss Finland's support for Ukraine, including steps to end Russia's war, and meet with defence industry companies, it added.
The announcement comes as U.S. President Donald Trump started a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a bid to secure a ceasefire in Russia's war with Ukraine and move toward a more permanent end to the three-year conflict.
Finland's finance, defence and foreign ministers will participate in Wednesday's presidential palace meeting, and Zelenskyy will also meet with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and parliament speaker Jussi Halla-aho, Finland said.
During his second visit to Finland since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Zelenskyy is accompanied by his wife Olena Zelenska who will visit local schools with Stubb's wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb, the Finnish statement said.
Ukraine and Finland have launched a coalition to build thousands of civil defense shelters, with Kyiv urging global support to bolster wartime readiness.
Nordic leaders on Monday pledged deeper cooperation to strengthen civil preparedness and resilience amid rising global instability, while reaffirming support for Ukraine and the two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Finnish authorities believe two Russian military aircraft entered Finnish airspace near the city of Porvoo on Friday.
Finland is ramping up security along its eastern border, warning of a potential Russian troop buildup once the war in Ukraine ends. The development comes as Helsinki continues to bolster its border security with a new fence aimed at deterring hybrid threats.
Russia and Ukraine could meet for technical-level talks as early as next week, potentially at the Vatican, according to Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
Russia’s Defence Ministry reported that 162 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight during what it described as a large-scale drone attack on its territory.
Poland's new president Karol Nawrocki won with 50.89%, setting up clashes with PM Tusk's pro-EU government on abortion, judiciary, Ukraine policy, and EU ties- threatening key reforms and deepening the nation’s political divide.
A political shift is brewing in Central Europe. Days after a right-wing Eurosceptic won Poland’s presidential race, Hungary is back in the spotlight. Its controversial Sovereignty Protection Act is raising fresh questions about foreign influence and the future of democracy in the region.
Russian stocks and the ruble fell as investors reacted cautiously to upcoming negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized Türkiye and Azerbaijan’s strategic partnership in energy, highlighting their growing role in ensuring regional and European energy security.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
Taxi drivers across France are protesting government plans to cut payments for driving patients to medical appointments. These cuts are part of a broader effort by Prime Minister François Bayrou to save €40 billion in the 2026 budget and reduce the country’s large deficit.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
As the US-China trade standoff intensifies, Beijing has released a striking video vowing to resist pressure and uphold its global trade role, accusing Washington of economic coercion.
Britain will expand its nuclear-powered attack submarine fleet and overhaul its defence posture under a major strategic review aimed at preparing the country for modern warfare and countering the growing threat from Russia.
Russia’s Defence Ministry reported that 162 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight during what it described as a large-scale drone attack on its territory.
Poland's new president Karol Nawrocki won with 50.89%, setting up clashes with PM Tusk's pro-EU government on abortion, judiciary, Ukraine policy, and EU ties- threatening key reforms and deepening the nation’s political divide.
A political shift is brewing in Central Europe. Days after a right-wing Eurosceptic won Poland’s presidential race, Hungary is back in the spotlight. Its controversial Sovereignty Protection Act is raising fresh questions about foreign influence and the future of democracy in the region.
Russia’s Defence Ministry reported that 162 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight during what it described as a large-scale drone attack on its territory.
Poland's new president Karol Nawrocki won with 50.89%, setting up clashes with PM Tusk's pro-EU government on abortion, judiciary, Ukraine policy, and EU ties- threatening key reforms and deepening the nation’s political divide.
A political shift is brewing in Central Europe. Days after a right-wing Eurosceptic won Poland’s presidential race, Hungary is back in the spotlight. Its controversial Sovereignty Protection Act is raising fresh questions about foreign influence and the future of democracy in the region.
Russian stocks and the ruble fell as investors reacted cautiously to upcoming negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized Türkiye and Azerbaijan’s strategic partnership in energy, highlighting their growing role in ensuring regional and European energy security.
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