Zelensky announces 18th defense aid package from Finland
This was announced by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky at a joint briefing with Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo in Kyiv, an Ukrinform correspondent reported.
During the meeting, the Head of State informed the Prime Minister of Finland on the situation on the battlefield. The parties discussed defense and security cooperation. Zelensky thanked Finland for the 17 defense assistance packages already provided. At the same time, the President of Ukraine said: "Today (August 23 - ed.), the Prime Minister informed me that a new 18th defense support package will be approved in the coming days."
Zelensky also added that the meeting discussed Ukraine's priority positions, which will be reflected in the next aid packages. Zelensky expressed confidence that Ukraine and Finland would be able to do "very useful things in the defense industry."
In this context, Zelensky recalled that Ukraine is preparing the first defense industry forum in the fall. "It will be held in our country. For our partners to see the capabilities of our state. For our society to see our capacities, how we are developing them, and so that we can attract additional potential from our partners. Together we will do much more for the security of the world," the Head of State added.
He emphasized that Ukraine is interested in establishing direct cooperation between domestic and Finnish specialized enterprises.
As reported, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is on a visit to Ukraine.
