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Finland hands over 24th military aid package to Ukraine

The replacement of the equipment included in this batch will cost Finland approximately €159 million. 

Finland hands over 24th military aid package to Ukraine
Presidents of Ukraine and Finland in Munich
Photo: Presidential office

President of Finland Alexander Stubb has decided to transfer the 24th military aid package to Ukraine on the proposal of the government.

This was reported by Yevropeyska Pravda with reference to the Finnish Ministry of Defence.

According to estimates, the replacement of the equipment included in this batch will cost Finland approximately €159 million.

"Finland is committed to supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia's unjustified aggression. It is not only about Ukraine, but also about the right of all free peoples to a decent existence. We, the Finns, know from our own history how important this issue is," said Defence Minister Antti Häkkinen.

The total value of defence equipment supplied by Finland to Ukraine is currently EUR 2.2 billion.

To ensure the safe delivery of the aid, the exact content, modalities and timing of the package are not disclosed. 

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