Key facts
- Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visited Kyiv on October 22.
- Russia launched multiple missile and drone attacks on Kyiv on October 21 and 22.
- At least one person was killed and over 20 injured in the overnight strikes.
- Orpo is expected to meet with Ukrainian officials to discuss reforms for EU membership.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo arrived in Kyiv on October 22, underscoring Finland's support for Ukraine amid continued Russian aggression. The visit occurred as Russia launched significant overnight missile and drone attacks on the capital, resulting in at least one death and over 20 injuries. Orpo is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian officials to discuss reforms necessary for Ukraine's potential EU membership. This visit follows U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff's meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss peace proposals. Despite Putin's stated readiness to resume negotiations, Moscow's attacks continued, with a daylight strike occurring while Orpo was in Kyiv. Finnish President Alexander Stubb has advocated for a greater European role in mediating an end to the conflict.