Zelenskyy arrives in Finland on official visit

Updated at 17:38: The headline and first four paragraphs of the news piece were changed to reflect new information.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in Finland on an official visit on Tuesday 18 March.

Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat reported that a plane carrying Zelenskyy and the First Lady arrived at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Tuesday afternoon.

The Finnish President's Office announced that Zelenskyy is scheduled to hold talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on 19 March, with the participation of the ministers of finance, defence, and foreign affairs.

"The formal talks held at the Presidential Palace will focus on Finland’s support for Ukraine and steps to end Russia’s war of aggression," the Finnish side announced.

Zelenskyy will also meet representatives of the defence industry, Speaker of the Finnish Parliament Jussi Halla-aho and Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.

Last week, Finland announced its 28th military aid package for Ukraine, worth approximately €200 million.

Additionally, Finnish President Alexander Stubb recently stated that Russia is attempting to play a long game in Ukraine but does not actually seek a ceasefire or peace.