Zelenskyy’s visit to Finland: details of the meeting
On May 3, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived on an official visit to Finland. At the beginning, the President thanked everyone for supporting Ukraine in these difficult times of fighting Russian aggression.
“I thank the Finnish people for such a great, powerful support during all the months of this full-scale war. For supporting our people and, of course, our military on the battlefield. After all, our main task today is to de-occupy all our territories,” he said.
Protection against Russian aggression and defense issues were the main topics of the talks.
“Finland has consistently supported our freedom, territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as all the principles of international law on which the peaceful coexistence of peoples depends. I am grateful for the 15 packages of military assistance, which is critically important for us. Today we have agreed to accelerate the delivery of the 15th package and started preparing the next, 16th defense package, which is very important for us,” the President of Ukraine said.
Finland and President Sauli Niinistö personally support Ukraine’s efforts to achieve a lasting and just peace for all Ukrainian people. For his part, Sauli Niiniste assured that Finland would continue to support Ukraine.
“The 15th aid package is already being prepared, and I am absolutely sure that there will be a 16th one,” he said.
In Helsinki, Zelenskyy also held talks with Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen and Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir. The parties discussed in detail the parameters of further defense assistance to Ukraine, as well as the launch of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU.
President’s visit to Finland
“It is important for us that Sweden supports the EU’s decision to start negotiations on Ukraine’s accession this year,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.
The key emphasis during the talks with Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen was on comprehensive support for Ukraine in its fight against the Russian aggressor.
During the meeting with Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir, the President thanked for the defense assistance to Ukraine both bilaterally and within NATO, as well as for the significant support of the Ukrainian energy sector.
President’s visit to Finland
The parties discussed in detail the preparations for the 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe to be held in Reykjavik on May 16-17 under the Icelandic chairmanship.
Author: Daria Skotchenko
Photo: Press service of the Office of the President of Ukraine
