We count on a significant contribution of Northern Europe countries to support Ukrainian weapons next year - Igor Zhovkva

Deputy Head of Presidential Office Igor Zhovkva met with directors on security policy of foreign ministries of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland. On behalf of the President, he discussed with his partners the results of the Fourth Summit - Northern Europe, which took place on October 28-29 in Reykjavik, and preparation for the next one. The main topics of the meeting are further joint efforts to strengthen Ukrainian air defense and strengthen the capabilities of the army.

Special attention is the results of Denmark Prime Minister Matte Frederixen to Ukraine due to 1000 days of full-scale Russian aggression, one of the key results of which is the decision to increase Denmark's contribution to weapons in Ukraine by 130 million euros. “Denmark is grateful for what became the first country to believe in Ukrainian manufacturers of the latest weapons and made a significant contribution to the launch of its manufacture.

We need additional funding to strengthen our country's defensive capabilities and security in the region. We are counting on expanding support in this direction by North Europe in 2025, ”the Deputy Head of the Presidential Office said. In addition, during the meeting they discussed the Victory Plan, ways of its implementation, and coordinated joint steps to achieve a just peace for Ukraine in the near future.