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10/24/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/24/2025 03:28

Finland to strengthen its contribution to NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine

Finland to strengthen its contribution to NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine

Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Publication date 24.10.2025 12.15 | Published in English on 24.10.2025 at 12.20
Type:Press release

In the future, Finland will be able to deploy up to 15 soldiers to the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU). The current level of participation is five soldiers.

On 24 October, the President of the Republic of Finland decided to extend Finland's contribution to the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU).

The objective is for Finland to deploy ten soldiers to NSATU by early 2026. Finland's contribution could be increased to a maximum of 15 soldiers if the situation warrants it, taking into account the resources of the Finnish Defence Forces and the needs of NSATU.

Currently, Finland deploys five soldiers to NSATU.

The Finnish soldiers carry out staff, administrative and support duties at the NSATU Headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany, and, if necessary, in other NSATU functions within the territory of NATO Allies.

The NSATU mission is to provide enduring, predictable and coherent support to Ukraine. It coordinates Allied materiel deliveries, maintenance, logistics and military training. NSATU also has tasks related to developing Ukraine's armed forces and improving their compatibility with NATO.

NSATU was launched in December 2024, and NATO member states have been asked to strengthen their contributions.

Finland's contribution to NSATU is part of Finland's strong support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia's aggression. It also helps Finland stay up to date on the international support provided to Ukraine.

Inquiries

  • Maria Kauko, Desk Officer, Unit for Security Policy and Crisis Management, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, tel. +358 504 081 971
  • Kuisma Kinnunen, Senior Specialist, Defence Policy Department, Ministry of Defence, tel. +358 295 140 139
  • Email addresses are in the format [email protected]
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