**Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen** believes NATO membership is the only credible long-term **security guarantee** for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Ukrainian officials are urging strong **security assurances** to prevent Russian rearmament amid fears of territorial threats.
Valtonen emphasized **Article 5** of the Washington Treaty, which refers to NATO's collective defense clause, as central to Ukraine’s defense.
The recent political climate, including **Donald Trump’s** return, raises both hopes for peace and concerns about the implications for Ukraine's NATO ambitions.
Finland, which joined NATO in 2023, continues to support Ukraine's membership aspirations, despite some NATO members' resistance. Read more here.