President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo.
The Head of State expressed gratitude for the 30th defense package worth €52 million that was announced last week and for all the support provided to Ukraine.
The President also thanked Finland for joining the PURL initiative and for its €100 million contribution. In addition, Ukraine looks forward to continued cooperation within the SAFE instrument for the procurement of long-range missiles, drones, and artillery ammunition.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed about the consequences of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector. The parties discussed the need to restore the relevant facilities and contributions to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.
They also discussed increasing the number of shelters and Finland’s leadership in the respective coalition. The President emphasized the importance of accelerating the construction and repair of shelters, which are critically needed amid intensified Russian attacks ahead of the winter season.
