Sanctions pressure on russia is working, and the world should focus on further tightening restrictions. This was discussed at a meeting between Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen.

The parties paid special attention to coordinating efforts to combat russia’s shadow fleet.

“Finland is well aware of the threat this fleet poses to European security. We must be united in facing common challenges,” said Denys Shmyhal. He also raised the issue of imposing sanctions on the russian nuclear industry.

The Prime Minister thanked Finland for organising a conference dedicated to the eighth point of the Ukrainian Peace Formula, Environmental Safety. He also thanked Finland for initiating the creation of the Civil Defence Coalition.

“Finland’s experience in building shelters is extremely important to us. We continue to work actively to involve countries in the coalition in order to create safe conditions for our citizens across the country,” the Head of Ukrainian Government stressed.

Denys Shmyhal underlined that Ukraine appreciated the assistance provided by the Finnish government and people since the beginning of russia’s full-scale invasion: “We expect that the Finnish OSCE presidency will contribute to the establishment of a just peace and strengthening of security in Europe.”