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Finland approves EUR 290 mln aid package for Ukraine – Stubb

On Tuesday, September 15, Finland decided to provide Ukraine with its 34th package of defense materiel worth EUR 290 million, the country's President, Alexander Stubb, announced.

Finland approves EUR 290 mln aid package for Ukraine – Stubb

On Tuesday, September 15, Finland announced it would provide Ukraine with its 34th package of defense materiel, valued at EUR 290 million. President Alexander Stubb made the announcement, stating that the package includes urgently needed equipment for the ongoing defensive struggle. Stubb emphasized the moral obligation and security implications for Europe and Finland in supporting Ukraine.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha thanked Finland for the aid and disclosed that the country's total defense support to Ukraine now amounts to EUR 3.6 billion. Sybiha highlighted the direct response to Ukraine's urgent defense needs and the remarkable consistency of Finland's contributions in bolstering the country's ability to defend itself and resist Russian aggression.

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