Zelenskyy informs Finnish President of Ukraine's current defense needs
Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, during which they discussed strengthening air defense, according to President's website.
Zelenskyy thanked Finland for its unwavering support of Ukraine and its Peace Formula, as well as for concrete steps to implement it. He specifically highlighted the successful conference on environmental security held in Helsinki.
During the conversation, Zelenskyy also shared Ukraine's current defense needs, focusing on enhancing air defense and supplying additional air defense systems.
The topics discussed included:
- International efforts for a just peace for Ukraine
- Continued defense cooperation
- The situation on the battlefield
Support from Finland
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Finland has been actively supporting Kyiv, both in humanitarian, financial, and military-technical areas.
In April, Presidents Zelenskyy and Stubb signed a bilateral security agreement, ensuring long-term support from Helsinki and deepening cooperation between the two countries.
In September, Finland announced a new €118 million aid package for Ukraine.
The Finnish President also raised the issue of Russian aggression in a conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking a rare case of public pressure on Beijing over its support for Moscow.
