Finland approves EUR 290 mln aid package for Ukraine – Stubb
Finland decided on Tuesday, Sept 15, to provide Ukraine with a 34th defense materiel package worth EUR 290 million, Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said.
On Tuesday, September 15, Finland announced the approval of a 34th defense materiel package for Ukraine amounting to EUR 290 million, according to President Alexander Stubb. The country is preparing for the approaching winter and requires all available assistance. Finland's decision, detailed on X by Stubb, includes equipment urgently requested by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Stubb highlighted that Ukraine has been engaged in a defensive battle for its fifth consecutive year and emphasized the moral obligation to support Ukraine, given its relevance to the security of Europe and, by extension, Finland. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha expressed gratitude for the new defense support package, noting that Finland's total assistance to Ukraine has now reached EUR 3.6 billion.
This aid directly addresses Ukraine's urgent defense needs, underscoring Finland's consistent commitment to bolstering its defenses and resisting Russian aggression.
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