Finland emphasized that Ukraine has the right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Following Poland, Finland also allowed Ukraine to attack Russia with its weapons.
This was stated by Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, writes Uusi Suomi.
The Minister emphasized that Ukraine has the right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter in the time of Russia's “war of conquest”.
“Finland has not set any specific restrictions on its material assistance to Ukraine, but assumes that the materials are used in accordance with international law. Russia is waging an illegal war of conquest in Ukraine, and Ukraine has the right to self-defense according to Article 51 of the UN Charter. This also includes attacks on military targets in the attacker’s territory necessary for self-defense,” she said.
Recall that recently this issue came up for public discussion after a statement by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. However, Alliance members were divided. So, against the United States, Germany, for – France, Poland.
Russia reacted with threats. Vladimir Putin warned of “serious consequences.” According to Putin, especially small and densely populated Western countries “must understand what they are playing at.”
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