When I lived in Copenhagen some 20 years ago, I remember Denmark being a fierce ally of the US and in NATO, contributing troops to both Afghanistan and Iraq. 1/4

Tavalliset ihmiset Ukrainassa ovat päättäneet taistella vapaan yhteiskunnan ja oikeuksiensa puolesta, niin Venäjän hyökkäyssotaa kuin vuosikymmenten neuvostovallan jäljiltä jäänyttä korruptiota vastaan. Me tuemme heitä, nimenomaan näitä tavallisia ukrainalaisia ihmisiä, heidän taistelussaan.

Vapaa maailma puhuu yhtenäisellä äänellä. Yhdysvallat ja Euroopan unioni lähettivät tänään Moskovaan vahvan viestin: jatkamme paineen kasvattamista Venäjän sotataloutta vastaan, kunnes Ukrainassa saavutetaan oikeudenmukainen ja kestävä rauha. 1/4

There is one area where we Finns don’t need small talk to break the ice. It is of course icebreakers. Arctic know-how is an asset in so many ways. Read my full speech at the Arctic Circle Assembly: um.fi/speeches/-/a...

Peaceful protestors have gathered in front of the Parliament Building in Tbilisi, Georgia, to voice their concern over the repressive direction of their country. They have every right to democracy, to freedom of expression and basic human rights. We are here to support them.

A strong, active civil society is the backbone of a democratic system. It was inspiring to meet passionate & dedicated representatives of the Armenian civil society and think tanks in Yerevan. Glad to see that your work drives positive change.

Thank you, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan for the insightful discussions today in Yerevan. I congratulate you on the historic steps towards peace with Azerbaijan. The OSCE stands ready to support the efforts to achieve a lasting peace in the region.

For the third winter in a row, Russia is attacking Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure — again. As temperatures plunge, these strikes deepen civilian suffering. 1/4

The long-awaited release of the hostages held by Hamas is a vital step toward healing unimaginable pain. May this moment mark the beginning of lasting peace, justice, and safety for all people in the Middle East. … 1/4

With the onset of winter, Russia continues its brutal strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid and civilian areas — a pattern of aggression that began in 2022. A young boy was killed and dozens of civilians were injured in a strike last night. Russia must be held accountable. We stand with Ukraine.

Finland stands with the people and the people’s right to choose. In Ukraine, people have chosen freedom. We stand by Ukraine. 🇫🇮🇺🇦

Time is not on Russia’s side. The autocrats who run the country rely on a war economy that is unsustainable and shows serious cracks. Democracies should take advantage by increasing the economic pressure on Russia. It is we who have the momentum. www.economist.com/by-invitatio...

We urge the Georgian authorities to uphold human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in line with our shared @OSCE principles and commitments as enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act and the Charter of Paris. www.osce.org/chairpersons...

Good morning from beautiful Helsinki!

Assad’s dictatorship in Syria has fallen. This moment of relief and liberation must not lead to another regime of oppression. Finland supports a free and secure future for the Syrian people, based on international law and fundamental rights for everyone.

Disappointed by the decision of the Georgian government to halt their EU process - against the people’s will. We still see the Georgian people’s future in a free and democratic society. Strongly condemn any violent action against peaceful protesters. Georgia is Europe.

Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan will visit Helsinki on 28–29 November at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. Press release ⬇️ um.fi/current-affa...

Kansan vaurastuminen on emansipaatioasia. Meillä pitää olla fyrkkaa, jos haluamme pitää kiinni arvoistamme ja kaikesta hyvästä, mitä meillä on. Muuten olemme jonkun muun torppareita. 📍 Haastatteluni Arvopaperissa ja huomenna puhun Sijoittaja-messuilla! www.arvopaperi.fi/uutiset/elin...

I had the pleasure of visiting Fireframe Studios, a cutting-edge virtual production studio in Helsinki, working on its own feature films and international co-productions. The future of filmmaking is happening right here! Check out for more opportunities for your production: www.filminfinland.com

It’s the Slush time of the year again! The biggest startup gathering in the world takes place in Helsinki. This place is packed with innovation, energy and solutions for a better world!

Ulkoministeri @elinavaltonen.bsky.social EU:n ulkoasiainneuvoston kokouksen yhteydessä Brysselissä: ”Sanoin suoraan [Kiinan] kollegalle, että emme kaupassa voi jatkaa kuten tähänkin asti, jos Kiina suoraan tai näin voimakkaasti epäsuoraan heikentää Euroopan turvallisuutta.”

Kuuntelusuositus kaikille: ulkoministeri @elinavaltonen.bsky.social vieraili Sijoituskästissä! open.spotify.com/episode/50ZS...

Minä tunnen miehiä, jotka välittävät, suojaavat, rakentavat, oivaltavat, kantavat vastuuta (ja välillä toisia), kehittävät, korjaavat, hoivaavat, puolustavat, yrittävät, opettavat, unelmoivat. Miehet ja pojat, kiitos että olette. Hyvää kansainvälistä miestenpäivää!

Today on the margins of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, I thanked Josep Borrell for his term as the EU’s High Representative. The Finnish Moomins always strive for peace and I thought it suited well with Josep’s work and leadership.

Kaja Kallas will be taking over as the next High Representative for the EU. We support her in this demanding mandate and stand ready to find constructive solutions to challenges, present and future. 🇪🇺🇫🇮

Wir müssen zusehen, dass es nicht wieder zu einem Ringen um Aufmerksamkeit im Kreml kommt. Es bedarf einer koordinierten Antwort auf Russlands Aggression; gemeinsam mit den USA und vor allem mit der Ukraine. Mein Interview mit @DasErste www.ardmediathek.de/video/europa...