Ukraine war: Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen optimistic on further negotiations with Putin

Finland’s Foreign Minister Valtonen and Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda are the first two explicit supporters of Ukraine to attend the German CSU’s party conference in Seeon. Nauseda believes that strength is the best way to negotiate with Russia.

08. January 2026
Finnish Foreign Minister  Elina Valtonen
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen at the CSU retreat on Jan. 7, 2026. (picture alliance)

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Last updated: 08. January 2026