Stubb: Ukraine has the strongest defense force in Europe.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Ukraine has the strongest defense potential among European countries. He expressed support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife after an official visit to Finland. Stubb emphasized that Finland and Ukraine have a lot in common, as they both belong to the European family and share the experience of defending their independence.

I am also heading to Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine. Thank you for the visit to Finland, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Olena Zelenska. Finland and Ukraine have a lot in common. We belong to the European family and share the experience of defending our independence. Experience "sad"… pic.twitter.com/BeJEBzuVQk

— Alexander Stubb (@alexstubb), March 19, 2025.

President Zelensky, along with his wife, made an official visit to Finland, during which they met with Finnish company leaders in various fields. The Ukrainian president addressed Finnish companies in his speech, thanking them for their support during Russia's aggression. He also noted the importance of Finland's experience in the defense industry for the development of Ukrainian military production.

The main topic of the meeting was strengthening cooperation for the development of the defense sectors of Ukraine and Finland. They discussed support for cooperation at the highest level and the exchange of experience between Finnish and Ukrainian companies.