Security guarantees, strengthening sanctions against Russia and strengthening air defense: President of Ukraine met with Finnish President

During the meeting, the leaders paid detailed attention to the attack that the Russians made on Poland last night. Russia used almost two dozen drones. “There is a complete analysis of the drone trajectory of drones, and more and more details about the design of the corresponding drones used by Russia are being clarified.

All this points out that the launch of drones by Russia into the territory of Poland through the territory of Ukraine and also through the territory of Belarus was thought out and accurately no coincidence, ”the President of Ukraine stressed.   Volodymyr Zelensky and Alexander Stubb discussed the need for strong steps and an increase in pressure on Russia, which will really limit the potential of the RF militia.

In particular, it was about the preparation of the 19th EU sanctions against the Russian Federation. “Sanctions against the Russian state and against the Russian trade are really needed, and it depends largely on the United States. Today we have discussed in detail how to direct our common opportunities - Europe and America - to increase pressure against Russia, ”the Head of State added.

Alexander Stubb noted that the Russian Federation continues to sabotage all peace initiatives, strengthens the shelling of peaceful cities and civilian sites. According to the President of Finland, a sufficient level of assistance, the strong Ukrainian army and Ukraine's accession to the European Union will become reliable security guarantees. In addition, Finland is ready to continue to support the production of weapons - to finance Ukrainian and create joint production.

“Our strategy will continue to move in two directions. The first is that we will continue to support Ukraine, financially and politically. The second direction is to increase pressure on Russia and its military economy. The good news is that sanctions are in place, and the Russian economy is in a difficult situation, ”Alexander Stubb said. Particular attention is an air defense.

It is not only about the strengthening of the Ukrainian air defense, but also about the construction of the eastern air deferral shield of Europe. “Ukraine is ready to share experiences, expand production. Ukraine offers all European neighboring countries, our neighbors and neighbors of Russia, a joint program of financing, production and development of drones-interceptors, ”Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

The President of Finland emphasized that his country is constantly improving the doctrine of military defense on earth, at sea and in the sky, and interested in taking over Ukrainian experience to counteract modern drone threats. The meeting also referred to the preparation for the UN General Assembly and the measures that will take place in its fields and continuation of cooperation within the shelter coalition.

Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Alexander Stubbu for the visit and participation of the first Lady of Finland in the fifth summit of the first ladies and gentlemen, which lasts in Kiev. The President of Ukraine celebrated the President of Finland by the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise and degree. “Thank you, Mr. President, and to the whole Ukrainian people for this distinction.