Path to Peace, Continuation of Defense Assistance and Strengthening Air Defense: President of Ukraine met with Finnish President

And only when we are all together, when we all interact in Europe, we help each other and work with partners in the world - only in the conditions of unity can we provide peace and normal, safe life for our peoples, life without war, ”the President of Ukraine said. One of the main topics of the meeting is to continue Ukraine's defense support and to strengthen the air defense.

Volodymyr Zelensky noted that despite the words of the Russian dictator about the termination of shelling of Ukrainian energy objects this night, Russia attacked the civilian infrastructure of Ukraine. “That is why defense support is needed, our air defense support requires pressure on Russia for the safety and saving of our people's lives. I thank Finland for such support and a new defense package that was announced earlier, ”he said.

Leaders also discussed investments in the production of Ukrainian weapons. The head of the Ukrainian state thanked Finland for the decision to allocate 660 million euros for purchase from Finnish companies of defense materials and equipment for the needs of the Defense Forces of Ukraine. The meeting was separately about Finland's leadership in creating a coalition of civil protection shelters and attracting as many countries as possible. Today, ministers will sign a coalition document.

In addition, they discussed the support of Ukraine on the way to EU and NATO membership. Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that security guarantees are extremely important for Ukraine. "I am grateful to you, Mr. President, for his willingness to work with us on security guarantees, and in particular, we discuss with others in Europe specific important steps on earth, we discuss with partners of security guarantees in the sky and at sea, which can protect peace," he added.