Finland will provide Ukraine with the 23rd package of military aid. Its value will amount to 188 million euros.
This was announced by the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, during a joint press conference with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky.
"Now we have the 23rd aid package for Ukraine. The government decision was made this week. The 23rd package is worth 188 million euros. And mostly it's military aid. It includes anti-aircraft missile systems and also large-caliber artillery ammunition, among other things. And this is our support to Ukraine," he said.
At the same time, Stubb added that Finland has already provided 2 billion euros in military aid and an additional 700,000 euros in humanitarian aid.
"So, we have about 900 million annually, if spread over 3 years. And this support will continue. This 23rd package is what helps meet the needs. That was made very clear to me by the Ukrainian president in our conversation," he added.
Finland provides Ukraine with defense and humanitarian aid following the start of Russia's full-scale military aggression.
Earlier, it was reported that the Finnish government submitted its proposal to parliament to supplement the draft budget for 2024. It includes an increase in aid to Ukraine.
Former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö previously urged Europe to invest in arms production. According to him, European countries need to invest in increasing arms production to demonstrate their strength and resilience.
