Overview

• The ministers meeting in Nuuksio, Finland, issued a joint statement supporting security guarantees for Ukraine and rejecting any change of borders by force.
• Ukraine’s participation in any peace negotiations was reaffirmed, with the statement stressing that Russia holds no veto over Kyiv’s path toward the EU or NATO and pledging continued sanctions pressure.
• The Nordic countries and Canada said they are ready to contribute to a guarantees framework with the United States and the Coalition of the Willing, while specifics are still being defined.
• During her Helsinki visit, Anita Anand emphasized a shift in allied attention north, citing activity in the Northwest Passage and highlighting the security implications of critical minerals.
• Canada highlighted its long-term backing for Kyiv, noting $22 billion in aid and training for more than 44,000 Ukrainian troops, while making no commitment to deploy its own forces.