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The Office of the President of Finland announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskii arrived on a surprise visit to Helsinki, where the Prime Ministers of the Nordic countries are meeting.
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At the meeting between Niinist and Zelenskii, the defense of Ukraine and Finland's support, the countries' bilateral relations and the global geopolitical situation will be discussed, among other things. A joint press conference will be held at the end of the meeting.
According to Yle, Zelenskii's plane landed at the Helsinki-Vantaa airport shortly before half past one and the motorcade started moving towards the center of Helsinki.
Helsinki police asked drivers to avoid the city center. According to Ilta-Sanomat newspaper, six helicopters are on guard over Helsinki.