Leaders of Nordic countries pledge to support Ukraine, its army

They said this in a joint statement on support for Ukraine, Ukrinform reports.

"We, the leaders of the Nordic countries, remain unwavering in our support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders," the statement reads.

It adds that the leaders also undertake to support Ukraine as long as necessary: "To this end, we welcome the G7 Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine," the leaders of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden said.

The leaders of the Nordic countries also pledged to support initiatives to train the Ukrainian military.

"Together and with partners, we intend to build on the framework of commitments and arrangements – considering the wide range of needs from provision of modern military equipment to training initiatives and support for resilience. We will do so in order to contribute to Ukraine's long-term security, deter future Russian aggression, strengthen Ukraine's economic stability and resilience, and provide technical and financial support for Ukraine's immediate needs," the statement reads.

The leaders of the Nordic countries said they are committed to support Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty and territorial integrity, rebuilds its economy, protects its citizens, and advances its reform agenda, as it pursues its integration into the Euro-Atlantic community.