Finnish FM Valtonen meets Marco Rubio amid high-stakes Ukraine peace push
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen is visiting Washington DC to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The discussions will focus on the ongoing war in Ukraine and bilateral cooperation between Finland and the United States.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights high-level diplomatic efforts to navigate the complex geopolitical landscape involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine.
The Finnish foreign minister's visit to Washington DC will include efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
Open image viewer File photo from a previous meeting between Elina Valtonen and Marco Rubio, April 2026. Yle News 10:30 Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday in Washington DC.
According to Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the meeting will include a discussion about Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine as well as bilateral relations between Finland and the United States, such as technology and economic cooperation.
"The meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio comes at a good time and offers an opportunity for a confidential discussion on efforts to secure peace in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Finland supports Ukraine’s objectives for a just and lasting peace," Valtonen said.
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