Finnish PM supports Ukraine's operation in Kursk Oblast

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, following President Alexander Stubb, has expressed his support for the Ukrainian operation in Russia's Kursk Oblast.

As reported by Helsingin Sanomat, Orpo emphasised at a press conference with the new Estonian PM Kristen Michal that Ukraine has the full right to defend itself.

"Ukraine has the right to defend itself. It is clear that they can carry out an operation in Kursk. Our task is to support Ukraine as much and for as long as necessary. This is still the only way to stop Putin and achieve peace on Ukraine’s terms," said the Finnish PM.

Last Tuesday, Ukraine launched an attack on Russia's Kursk Oblast. The attack surprised the Russian government, which declared an "anti-terrorist operation" in the oblast and began evacuating residents from border areas.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb firmly believes that Kyiv has the right to defend itself against Russian aggression, including through actions within Russia's Kursk Oblast.

In his first comments on Ukraine's offensive in Kursk, US President Joe Biden called the operation a "real dilemma" for Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.

After speaking with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about Ukraine's offensive in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell said that the EU fully supports the struggle of the Ukrainian people.