Zelensky meets with Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto in Kyiv
Finland's President Sauli Niinisto met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.
According to Zelensky's office, the two presidents discussed defence assistance and the supply of Western tanks to Ukraine, the preparation of the 10th package of EU sanctions against Russia, and Finland's involvement in the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Zelensky informed his Finnish counterpart about the current situation at the front, Russia's plans for the near future, and Ukraine's needs on the battlefield, the report reads.
"Today, we talked about the creation of a separate platform to strengthen Ukraine with armoured vehicles, including tanks. I am very glad that Finland will take its place there," said Zelensky at a news conference after the meeting. It is unclear yet in what format Finland would take part in this coalition.
"Taking one tank here, one is not enough. There must be a powerful unit in Europe. We are discussing the possibility of creating such a unit, and we are considering various options for Finland's participation," said the Finnish president.
The two leaders also talked about the European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine, the protection of the country's energy industry, bilateral cooperation in European structures, and regional security issues.
The Finnish president has also visited Borodyanka and Bucha, towns in Kyiv Oblast devastated by Russia's war in March.
According to the Finnish government, the combined cost of all the aid that Finland has provided is 590 million euros.
