Finland to get ready for joining EUMAM Ukraine

The President and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy on Friday decided that Finland will prepare to participate in the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine), said a government press release.

In their meeting the President and the Ministerial Committee discussed the Finnish Defence Forces’ participation in international exercise.

Finland’s decision to apply for NATO membership, deepening bilateral and multilateral defence cooperation, and the fundamental change in the security environment following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affect the foundations of international exercises.

This change requires active and deepening international exercise cooperation, which will also strengthen Finland’s defence and regional security, the meeting observed.

The meeting also discussed Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and the security situation in Europe, and had a preliminary discussion on the priorities for civilian and military intelligence in 2023.