Seven European countries pledge to increase ammunition supplies to Ukraine
Illustrative photo: Ukraine may receive more ammunition from its allies (Getty Images)
Seven European countries plan to increase their assistance to Ukraine in the coming months. In particular, it concerns the supply of ammunition, according to a joint statement by the heads of government of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Poland and Sweden and the head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak.
The prime ministers noted that Ukraine must be able to withstand Russian aggression to ensure a comprehensive, just and lasting peace.
“In the coming months, we will step up our support, including to the Ukrainian defense industry, and we will invest in making more ammunition available to Ukraine,” the statement says.
The countries also assured that they are committed to strengthening deterrence and defense against conventional and hybrid attacks, as well as to expanding sanctions against Russia and those who support Russian aggression.
Reaction of the Presidential Office
The head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, thanked the Baltic States, Northern Europe and Poland, “who, like true friends, have steadfastly stood by Ukraine since the first days of the Russian invasion.”
Assistance to Ukraine
Ukraine is currently facing a rather difficult situation at the front. In particular, Russia has brought North Korean soldiers into the war, and they have already been deployed to the Kursk region.
At the same time, last week, Russia launched a medium-range ballistic missile, the Kedr, at Ukraine for the first time.
At the same time, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated yesterday, Ukraine will continue to receive assistance from European countries.
The head of the US State Department also emphasized that the administration of US President Joe Biden will do everything possible to ensure that Ukraine can fight Russia in 2025, if necessary.
