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Gifts from the “Coalition of the Willing” for the 35th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence

Ukraine shifts from arms recipient to European defense-industrial hub

Gifts from the “Coalition of the Willing” for the 35th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence

Ukrainian Parliament Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks with Icelandic Prime Minister Kristín Þórdardóttir to outline forthcoming actions within the Coalition of the Willing. Stefanchuk expressed gratitude to Iceland for its humanitarian, military, and political aid to Ukraine, praising Prime Minister Frostadóttir's leadership in bolstering this support.

The Ukrainian leader outlined the need to intensify sanctions pressure on Russia, noting that Russia comprehends the "language of force" and that lasting peace hinges on an effective mechanism to hold it accountable for its actions. Stefanchuk also broached topics of information security cooperation and Iceland's expertise in alternative energy sources, both of which could bolster Ukraine's resilience.

The discussion underscored Ukraine's ongoing defense against Russian aggression, not just for its own security but for the safety of Europe and NATO nations, as stated by Stefanchuk.

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