Petteri Orpo in Kyiv: Finland confirms the course towards Ukraine's European integration

Visit to Kyiv: focus on European reforms

On 22 October, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo arrived in Kyiv. The main purpose of his trip is to confirm support for Ukraine. This was reported by the press service of the Finnish government.

During meetings with Ukrainian leaders, Orpo intends to emphasise the importance of implementing reforms, which are a key factor for accession to the European Union. As stated in the official statement, these changes are important not only for the Euro-integration process but also for the well-being of citizens, the development of the business environment, and the recovery of the country's economy.

Business dialogue and history of contacts

The visit programme also includes the holding of a Ukrainian-Finnish business forum. Representatives of more than ten Finnish companies will participate in the event.

This is not the first visit by the head of the Finnish government to Ukraine. Previously, Petteri Orpo visited Ukraine in May 2025, and even earlier in August 2023.

Scale of Finnish aid

The Finnish government emphasised that since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, the total volume of aid provided to Ukraine has reached almost €5 billion. A significant part of this amount, namely €3.6 billion, was directed towards military support.

Given the size of its own economy, Finland is among the largest supporters of Ukraine, the country's government stressed.