In a written statement made by the Finnish government, it was stated that the aid was approved by Finnish President Sauli Niinistö.
In the statement, which is noted as the 16th support package to be sent to Ukraine, the aid in question includes, among other things, anti-aircraft weapons and ammunition. It is estimated that this aid will cost Finland 109 million Euros. it was said.
Finnish Defense Minister Antti Kaikkonen, whose views were included in the statement, said, “Finland will continue to support Ukraine together with our international partners.” used the phrase.
Kaikkonen noted that the value of all defense aid packages delivered by Finland to Ukraine is 1.1 billion euros.
Minister Kaikkonen stressed that for operational reasons and to guarantee the safe delivery of aid, no information will be given about the content, delivery method or schedule of aid. (AA)