Elina Valtonen
Elina Valtonen is the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland. She has been a prominent voice in European politics, especially regarding security and foreign relations. In a recent statement, she emphasized the need for a long-term approach to peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, rejecting the notion of a quick deal. Valtonen advocates for a strategy that demonstrates strength and pressure from Europe to achieve a stable peace, highlighting the complexities of international diplomacy in the context of the ongoing conflict.
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Elina Valtonen, the Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed the stray Ukrainian drones detected in Finnish airspace.
Διπλωματικές πηγές: Η Αθήνα ετοιμάζει διάβημα στο Κίεβο για το drone στη Λευκάδα
Greece· 2026-05-28
Elina Valtonen advocates for her president's qualifications in assessing the Russian threat.
Wer verhandelt mit Russlands Putin?
Switzerland· 2026-05-28
Elina Valtonen is the Finnish Foreign Minister who announced the repatriation of citizens from the Middle East.
Nato torjui Iranin ohjuksen – lue kooste sodan viidennestä päivästä
Finland· 2026-03-04
Elina Valtonen announced the deployment of a consular team to assist Finns in the Persian Gulf.
Soome saadab Pärsia lahele konsulaarmeeskonna soomlasi abistama
Estonia· 2026-03-04Elina Valtonen met with Moroccan politician Nasser Bourita in Rabat.
Rencontre, à Rabat, entre Nasser Bourita et la ministre finlandaise des Affaires étrangères, Elina Valtonen
Morocco· 2026-03-02
Elina Valtonen stated that the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei opens up possibilities for long-awaited changes in the Middle East.
Китай засуджує атаки на Іран, закликає до припинення вогню і переговорів
Ukraine· 2026-03-01
Elina Valtonen was among the most mentioned Finns in the media after Alexander Stubb and Petteri Orpo.
Ulkoministeriön tuore raportti paljastaa, mitä Suomesta ulkomailla ajatellaanFinland· 2026-02-25
Elina Valtonen, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland, stated that Finland has sent all possible supplies to Ukraine.
В Хельсинки заявили, что отдали Киеву из своих запасов все что возможно — РБК
Russia· 2026-02-22
Elina Valtonen did not want to comment on Finland's participation in the meeting.
Suomen lippu näkyi Trumpin ”rauhanneuvoston” kokouksessa, Suomi lähetti paikalle Yhdysvaltain-suurlähettilään Leena-Kaisa MikkolanFinland· 2026-02-19
Elina Valtonen is the Foreign Minister of Finland participating in the conference.
Münchenin turvallisuuskokous alkaa harvinaisen jännittyneessä tilanteessaFinland· 2026-02-13
Elina Valtonen mentioned that the number of victims in Iran is so high that the EU had to act.
EU asettaa mielenosoitukset tukahduttaneen vallankumouskaartin terroristilistalleFinland· 2026-01-29
Elina Valtonen is the Finnish Foreign Minister who emphasizes the need for defense and deterrence against threats.
Aussenministerin Elina Valtonen nimmt Stellung zu Trump, Grönland und UkraineSwitzerland· 2026-01-22
Elina Valtonen expressed pessimism about reaching an agreement regarding Greenland.
Index - Külföld - Kanada gőzerővel készül egy amerikai invázióra, csak épp Grönland elhomályosítja
Hungary· 2026-01-21
Elina Valtonen is the Finnish Foreign Minister who avoided condemning the United States' threats regarding Greenland.
Päättäjät kiemurtelevat Trumpin edessä, mutta kansa voi seistä suoranaFinland· 2026-01-16
Elina Valtonen, the Finnish Foreign Minister, expressed concerns about Russian ships having free rein in international waters.
Βαλτική: To SOS του ρωσικού πλοίου Adler, η ανησυχία του ΝΑΤΟ και η ελληνική εμπλοκή του 2021Greece· 2025-12-21
Elina Valtonen claimed in a CBS News interview that no neighboring country has attacked Russia in a hundred years.
Valtoselta kömmähdys: unohti jatkosodan televisiossaFinland· 2025-12-10
Elina Valtonen stated that Putin's statements are attempts at intimidation.
Рютте с иронией прокомментировал грозные заявления Путина
Belarus· 2025-12-03
Elina Valtonen is the Finnish Foreign Minister who called for a total ceasefire to build trust.
Kremlin diz que algumas propostas dos EUA sobre a Ucrânia são “inaceitáveis” | Guerra na Ucrânia
Portugal· 2025-12-03
Elina Valtonen noted that so far they haven’t seen any concessions from Russia.
Putin accused of feigning interest in peace efforts after talks with U.S. yields no breakthrough
Canada· 2025-12-03
Elina Valtonen comments that Vladimir Putin's recent war comments should not be taken too seriously.
Valtonen Putinin sotakommenteista: Ei kannata ottaa kovin vakavastiFinland· 2025-12-03Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen responded that the situation gives Russian ships a free hand, which is a problem.
У НАТО розглядають можливість "більш агресивних" дій у відповідь на провокації Росії – FTUkraine· 2025-12-01
Elina Valtonen expressed skepticism about the progress of the peace plan for Ukraine.
Глава МЗС Фінляндії скептична щодо просування мирного плану для УкраїниUkraine· 2025-11-30Elina Valtonen, the Finnish Foreign Minister, suggests a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine by Thursday.
Valtonen: Suomi ehdottanut tulitaukoa torstaihin mennessäFinland· 2025-11-25Elina Valtonen stated that the peace plan conditions were written in Moscow and ignored UN principles.
Jutarnji list - Kijev se probudio ošamućen: 'Ispunili ste sve Putinove želje!'; Proruski blogeri: 'Sramota je da plaćamo ono što je naše'
Croatia· 2025-11-21
Elina Valtonen criticized the US peace plan, suggesting it undermines the UN Charter.
კაპიტულაციის ზღურბლზე - რა წერია უკრაინის სამშვიდობო გეგმაში და რა პოზიციას იჭერს ევროპა
Georgia· 2025-11-21
Elina Valtonen is a slightly more popular candidate among the supporters of the National Coalition Party compared to Antti Häkkänen.
Kokoomuksen kannattajat: Orpolle tarvitaan haastajaFinland· 2025-11-21Elina Valtonen criticizes the US peace plan.
თითქოს გეგმა მოსკოვშია დაწერილი - ფინეთის საგარეო საქმეთა მინისტრი აშშ-ის სამშვიდობო გეგმას აკრიტიკებსGeorgia· 2025-11-21Elina Valtonen is the Finnish Foreign Minister who expressed disappointment over the Georgian government's decision to suspend EU accession negotiations.
ჰერჩინსკი ადასტურებს, რომ საქართველოს ევროკავშირში გაწევრიანების შეჩერებაზე გადაწყვეტილება ირაკლი კობახიძის განცხადებამდე ხუთი თვით ადრე თავად მიიღესGeorgia· 2025-11-07
Elina Valtonen made an important statement regarding the book 'Russian Idea' that she gifted to Minister Fidan.
ფინეთის საგარეო საქმეთა მინისტრმა თურქეთის საგარეო საქმეთა მინისტრს წიგნი სახელწოდებით „რუსული იდეა“ აჩუქაGeorgia· 2025-11-07
Elina Valtonen emphasized the need for Turkey to participate fully in defense industry cooperation.
Turcia dorește să fie inclusă în programul de apărare al Uniunii Europene – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-11-05