Keith Meyers

For three years, Ukraine has stood its ground against full-scale Russian aggression. Finland has stood by Ukraine. We have provided weapons and ammunition. We have also provided humanitarian aid and military training. Finland feels a historical brotherhood with Ukraine. Finland itself has been in the same situation against the very same aggressor. So, there are strong reasons why we have provided assistance - and will continue to do so. For as long as necessary. Ukraine has the right to choose its own path and alliances. Ukraine has the right to seek security and support for its existence as a free country and nation. Our duty is to do our part to ensure that this right is not just an empty word. Ukraine needs peace, but to be sustainable, peace must be just. Peace can only be just if conditions cannot be dictated or imposed on Ukraine. And for this to be possible, Ukraine must continue to be given military and economic support. Ukrainan asia on meidän - Ukrainas sak är vår. Brave people of Ukraine, Finland stands with you. Slava Ukraini!