Government Communications Department
1.12.2025
Press release
In their meeting on Monday 1 December, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed efforts to bring an end to Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.
Finland is assessing the situation in close cooperation with its allies and Ukraine and will continue its efforts to end Russia’s war of aggression in a way that is just and sustainable.
The President and the Ministerial Committee also discussed the current situation in Syria.
In addition, the President and the Ministerial Committee discussed the National Security Strategy, which is currently under preparation.
Inquiries: Petri Hakkarainen, Director General, tel. +358 295 351 130, Ministry for Foreign Affairs; Petri Knape, Director, tel. +358 295 488 235, Ministry of the Interior
