Minister Adlercreutz to attend EU foreign ministers’ informal meeting in Kyiv

Minister Adlercreutz to attend EU foreign ministers' informal meeting in Kyiv

EU foreign ministers will hold an informal meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 31 March. Taking place on the anniversary of the discovery of the Bucha massacre, the meeting will be an important signal of the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine. Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.

The meeting will focus especially on Russia's accountability for crimes that it has committed during its brutal war of aggression against Ukraine and that violate international law.

"Finland stands firmly by Ukraine. A just and lasting peace requires that Russia is held accountable for the consequences of its illegal actions against Ukraine. Ensuring Russia's accountability is crucial for both Ukraine and the credibility of the international legal order," says Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz.

The meeting will also discuss support for Ukraine and securing a lasting peace.

"It is essential for European countries to commit to long-term support for Ukraine. This will strengthen both Ukraine's capacity to defend itself and European security," Adlercreutz says.