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Finland Commits €200 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine

The new aid package includes artillery ammunition and strengthens bilateral defense cooperation through a signed agreement.

The Finnish and Ukrainian flags flutter outside the city hall in Helsinki, Finland, April 4, 2023. REUTERS/Tom Little/File Photo
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Overview

  • Finland announced its 28th military aid package to Ukraine, valued at approximately €200 million ($217.48 million), pending final government and presidential approval.
  • The aid package includes artillery ammunition, a critical resource for Ukraine's ongoing defense against Russia, while other details remain undisclosed.
  • The total value of Finland's military aid to Ukraine since the start of the conflict now amounts to €3.3 billion.
  • Finnish and Ukrainian defense ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation, covering intelligence sharing, ammunition production, and joint defense projects.
  • Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen emphasized Finland's historical understanding of the Russian threat and noted Ukraine's valuable military expertise gained over three years of conflict.