Kati Temonen

Finnish diplomat @Ulkoministerio. Currently working with climate issues, previously in Brussels & Jakarta.

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

The democratic backsliding in Georgia continues. Finland aligns itself with the EU statement on recent, worrying political developments in the country.

https://t.co/gQX4UZ9HKn

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Today marks one year since we received the shocking news of the death of Alexei Navalny in Russia.

Navalny was a true defender of freedom and democracy who showed exceptional courage. We reiterate that Russia is indisputably responsible for his death in the inhuman conditions of a penal colony. As we reflect on Navalny’s legacy, we continue to stand with civil society and human rights defenders working tirelessly to build a better future for Russia in the face of immense personal risk.

Last autumn I had the opportunity to meet his widow Julija Navalnaya who has continued his work. Navalny’s lawyers were sentenced to prison earlier this year, joining hundreds of political prisoners in Russia. We continue to call for their immediate release. Support to civil society and human rights defenders is a key priority for Finland also as OSCE Chair.

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

We Finns know Russia. Finland, a neighbouring country to Russia, consistently remained an independent democracy through the Second World War and the Cold War.

Take it from us: Putin has no intention to stop his expansionist pursuit. He will enter talks, enjoy the limelight, and take whatever he possibly can without making any genuine concessions.

Russia must be kept at bay and within its own borders with credible economic and military pressure. That is what ’peace through strength’ is all about.

Ukraine and Europe deserve to live in peace. There is no panacea. An isolated quick fix leads to more trouble down the line - also to the US.

So far Russia has shown no interest in peace. Ahead of any talks, Russia could signal goodwill by, for instance, returning forcibly relocated Ukrainian children back to their parents. 

Lasting peace needs a comprehensive plan for the years to come. A negotiated settlement should encompass a process, ensuring Ukraine’s and Europe’s security, including containment of the multi-domain threat Russia is posing.

This process could also manage a gradual and conditional easing of sanctions pressure. It can’t be a one-off deal.

This is the time for Europe. Europe is stepping up: committing even more to security and further increasing defence spending. And no matter what, Europe will be at the tables deciding about Europe. It’s our people, our values, our future.

But defending the free world takes the US, too. This space is closely being watched also in the Indo-Pacific. A secure and stable Europe is in America's interest and going forward, the US will need strong allies.

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Statement by Nordic and Baltic Foreign Ministers regarding the so-called presidential elections in Belarus. https://t.co/qElUvKVgP4

[Alexander Stubb @alexstubb]

An urgent discussion with President @Zourabichvili_S on the situation in Georgia.

The Georgian Dream Party has announced that it will freeze the country's EU path. This is a radical change from the previous policy, which was based on the country's constitution. The nationwide protests show the strong desire of Georgians to continue on the European path. Their protests should not be suppressed.

Finland stands with the Georgians.

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Democracies are based on free elections.

Concerned by the @osce_odihr report on the vote in Georgia 🇬🇪. Numerous irregularities, pressure on voters and an unlevel playing field.

Uncertainties wrt. to the integrity of the elections undermine the rights of the Georgian people.

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

My warmest congratulations to the people of Moldova for choosing hope and freedom over fear and intimidation. Moldova's place is within Europe's prosperous democracies.

Finland continues to support Moldova on this path.

@sandumaiamd @MihaiPopsoi

[Finland in EU @FinlandinEU]

In four languages 🇬🇧🇫🇮🇸🇪🇩🇪, just to make it absolutely clear:

"Finland's stance is straightforward: we haven't set any constraints on Ukraine to defend itself, except as stipulated by international law & the UN Charter." says 🇫🇮 Minister @elinavaltonen at the informal #FAC.

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Minister for Foreign Affairs @elinavaltonen congratulates Ukraine on Independence Day. Finland stands with Ukraine now and in the future.
🇫🇮 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Suurlähettiläillä on erityinen paikka globaalissa ekosysteemissä. Tämä omintakeinen laji on kehittynyt pitämään huolta Suomen menestymisestä maailmalla.

Tämä video kannattaa myös kuunnella.🔊

Suurlähettiläskokous on jälleen Helsingissä 26.-28. elokuuta. #SLSK2024

[Finland in EU @FinlandinEU]

#FAC @elinavaltonen ”We strongly condemn Russia’s massive missile attacks against civilians & civilian infrastructure. Innocent people, including children, are suffering. Support for #Ukraine will remain at the core of our foreign and security policy.”

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

EU:n neuvoston puheenjohtajuus, joka kiertää EU:n jäsenmaiden kesken puolen vuoden välein, ei sisällä minkäänlaista ulkopoliittista vastuuta EU:n puolesta eikä oikeuta kiertävää puheenjohtajamaata edustamaan EU:n ulkopolitiikkaa.

Unkarilla, jolla kiertävä puheenjohtajuus on heinäkuun alusta lähtien ollut, ei siis ole mandaattia edustaa Euroopan unionia ulkopoliittisissa yhteyksissä. Unkarin pääministeri Orban ei edusta EU:ta Venäjälle suuntautuvalla matkallaan.

Keskustelemme kollegojen kesken aiheesta. Suomen ja EU:n tuki Ukrainalle on selvä. Venäjä on hyökkääjävaltio eikä Ukrainaa koskevia keskusteluja käydä ilman Ukrainaa.

[Finland in EU @FinlandinEU]

#FAC @elinavaltonen:

"I welcome the adoption of the 14th sanctions package. We need to keep up the sanctions pressure, prevent circumvention and intensify implementation, including new regimes on Belarus and countering Russia-led destabilization activities across the globe.”

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Worrying scenes in Georgia. Violence against peaceful protestors is not acceptable. Georgia was granted EU candidate status and we expect Georgia to stay on that path, which is the people’s choice. People have the right to demonstrate against the law on foreign influence.

[Leena-Kaisa Mikkola @FINambUS]

The EU is Ukraine’s biggest supporter. Since Feb 2022, EU’s support totals $155B, including military, humanitarian and reconstruction support. Finland supports Ukraine bilaterally and through the 🇪🇺, making 🇫🇮 aid 0.7% of our GDP. Let's give 🇺🇦 enough and on time.

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Today, Finland and Ukraine signed a historic security cooperation agreement. Finland also announced its 23rd package of defence materiel to Ukraine. Finland will continue its unwavering support to Ukraine for as long as needed. 🇫🇮🇺🇦

#StandWithUkraine

https://t.co/YF3w7UeNpq

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Finland strongly condemns the horrific strikes by Russia, which injured several people in #Kyiv, killed innocent victims in #Odesa and targeted critical energy infrastructure in several locations, including the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant in #Zaporizhzhia.

Russia must stop its war. 🇫🇮 support to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is firm. We continue to provide 🇺🇦 with defense materiel and other material aid as well as development and humanitarian aid for as long as needed. Finland continues to #StandWithUkraine

[EU Council Press @EUCouncilPress]

Statement by @JosepBorrellF on behalf of the EU

🇷🇺 presidential elections took place in an ever-shrinking pol space

The EU condemns the illegal holding of “elections” in the territories of 🇺🇦 that Russia has temporarily occupied & will never recognise them.

Read it here 👇

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Today marks ten years since Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea.

Crimea is Ukraine. Finland’s support to Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity is firm.

#StandWithUkraine

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

EU asettaa Venäjän täysimittaisen hyökkäyssodan toisena vuosipäivänä mittavia henkilöpakotteita ja kohdennettuja sektoripakotteita

Tiedote ⬇️
https://t.co/yHiVc4ecOm