Finland prepares new military aid package for Ukraine

Finland intends to send Kyiv a new package of military aid, the country's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has said.

"Finland has contributed almost 2 billion euros to Ukraine. Our next defence materiel package is under preparation. Ukraine is our largest development partner. Finland and the EU will support Ukraine for as long as needed. Freedom will prevail," Caliber.Az quotes her as saying on X social media platform.

In total, Kyiv has received support from Helsinki for almost €2 billion, of which about €1.3 billion is for military aid.

🇫🇮 has contributed almost 2 bn euros to 🇺🇦. Our next defence materiel package is under preparation. 🇺🇦 is our largest development partner. Finland and the EU will support #Ukraine for as long as needed. Freedom will prevail. Many thanks for hosting us in Kyiv, @DmytroKuleba pic.twitter.com/B2nsjYicNi

— Elina Valtonen (@elinavaltonen) October 3, 2023