Finland's Foreign Minister condemned the Russian strikes on Kyiv and called for an end to the war
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has condemned recent Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv, which targeted civilian infrastructure and resulted in casualties. Finland continues to support Ukraine with air defense systems to protect against ongoing attacks.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the continued diplomatic and military support from European nations.
--> Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen condemned the Russian strikes on Kyiv and stressed the need to end the war.
According to Elina Valtonen , over the past week, Russia has attacked schools, hospitals, residential buildings, energy infrastructure facilities, and the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv .
“This is a full-scale, barbaric war against the lives and future of the Ukrainian people. It must end,” the Finnish foreign minister stressed.
Elina Valtonen also stated that Finland is providing Ukraine with air defense systems and other vital equipment to help protect people from Russian attacks.
The Finnish minister’s statement came amid a series of massive Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital.
On September 28, Russia launched a massive drone attack on Kyiv. Hits and falling debris were reported in several districts of the capital.
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