Finland Rejects Neutrality For Ukraine Solution

Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has firmly rejected proposals to enforce neutrality on Ukraine, asserting that such an approach would not lead to sustainable peace with Russia. Valtonen emphasized that imposing neutrality undermines Ukraine's sovereignty and noted that the country was already neutral before the Russian invasion. Drawing from Finland's own historical experiences with Russia, she expressed skepticism about Moscow's reliability in honoring any agreements. The minister highlighted that Finland's past strategy of 'Finlandisation' was not a viable option for Ukraine, particularly as it would jeopardize the country's aspirations for NATO membership. Valtonen's comments come amid ongoing discussions about potential peace terms, which some fear may overlook Ukraine's autonomy. The situation remains sensitive, particularly with the backdrop of Finland and Sweden's recent moves toward NATO membership in response to the conflict.