Finland to send Ukraine a defense package including 3 Leopard tanks
War bells began to ring on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Finland on Thursday announced another defensive support package for Ukraine, which includes Leopard 2 battle tanks. The 13th package of defense material to Kyiv is worth €160 million ($169.5 million).
Finland on Thursday announced another defense support package for Ukraine that also includes Leopard 2 battle tanks.
The Finnish Defense Ministry in a statement said the 13th package of defense material to Kyiv is worth €160 million ($169.5 million).
"As part of international cooperation on Leopard armoured vehicles, Finland will hand over three Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine, including training related to their use and maintenance," the press release said.
TOTAL VALUE OF DEFENSE PACKAGES 750 MILLION EURO
The total value of Finland's defense packages is now €750 million, it added.
Defense Minister Mikko Savola said Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the start of Russia’s war, and Ukraine needs continuous defense support. "We will send more defense material and participate in the Leopard cooperation together with our partners," he said.
ZELENSKYY REQUESTED FIGHTER AIRCRAFTS
Last month, Germany decided to supply Leopard battle tanks to the war-torn country, and also allowed allies to send the armored vehicles from their own stocks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has now asked the West for fighter jets.
