Croatia plans to transfer 14 Mi-8 helicopters to Ukraine in the near future. The issue is currently under consideration by the Croatian government, Croatian Defence Minister Mario Banožić has said at a joint briefing with his Ukrainian counterpart Oleksiy Reznikov, UNIAN reports.
"The Croatian government provides financial, technical and political support to Ukraine. One of the points of such political support is a decision that is currently being considered by our government. And one of the items of such decisions is Mi-8 helicopters. And I hope that we will be able to complete their transfer in the near future," Banožić said.
According to the minister, Croatia will support Ukraine as long as necessary. He pointed out that international law and internationally recognized borders must be respected, and that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is unacceptable.
Earlier, the Croatian government approved a programme for the treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers.