MSCI's Nordic Countries Index increased by 1.0%, marking the largest single-day increase since February 6 (which closed up 1.6%), closing at 385.43 points. Novo-Nordisk A/S rose by 3.1%, leading among the component stocks.

The Prime Minister of Finland stated that there are no signs indicating that Russia's objectives in Ukraine have changed.

Finnish Prime Minister: Any peace agreement that Ukraine may reach should not weaken NATO's defense and deterrence.