Elina Valtonen

U.S.-Russia 'peace deal' terms dictated by Moscow, unacceptable to Europe, says Finnish FM

Ukraine and its European partners cannot accept a reported U.S.-Russia "peace deal" if media accounts are accurate, Finland's Foreign Minister and current OSCE head Elina Valtonen said, calling the terms dictated by Moscow and in violation of the UN Charter, Finnish public broadcaster Yle reported on Nov. 20.

20 November 2025, 09:15 PM

Finland pledges continued backing for Ukraine

Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen reaffirmed her country’s firm support for Ukraine, calling it a top priority of the OSCE under Finnish chairmanship during remarks to the 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum on May 10.

10 May 2025, 10:55 AM

OSCE discusses Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian FM Sybiha demands more action

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha thanked Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, the current OSCE chair, for calling a special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in response to Russia’s missile strike on Kryvyi Rih.

8 April 2025, 05:19 PM

No reason to call Putin yet, Finland’s foreign minister says

There is currently no reason to contact Russian leader Vladimir Putin, though Europe will eventually open dialogue, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen told Yle on April 6.

6 April 2025, 02:37 PM

Elina Valtonen