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Finland and Ukraine sign defence cooperation agreement

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Posted on March 13, 2025

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· Last updated: January 24, 2026

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COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Finland and Ukraine have signed a bilateral defence cooperation agreement, Finland's defence ministry said on Thursday. The two countries have agreed to deepen their defence

Finland and Ukraine Sign New Defence Cooperation Agreement

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Finland and Ukraine have signed a bilateral defence cooperation agreement, Finland's defence ministry said on Thursday.

The two countries have agreed to deepen their defence cooperation, including on armaments, exchange of intelligence as well as production of ammunition, the ministry said in a statement.

The ministry also said it would give a new military aid package to Ukraine, worth around 200 million euros ($217.48 million), including artillery ammunition to help in the war with Russia.

($1 = 0.9196 euros)

(Reporting by Stine Jacobsen and Louise Breusch Rasmussen, editing by Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

  • Finland and Ukraine signed a defence cooperation agreement.
  • The agreement includes armaments and intelligence exchange.
  • Finland to provide a military aid package to Ukraine.
  • The aid package is worth around 200 million euros.
  • The cooperation aims to support Ukraine in its war with Russia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the defence cooperation agreement between Finland and Ukraine, focusing on military aid and intelligence exchange.
What does the agreement include?
The agreement includes cooperation on armaments, intelligence exchange, and ammunition production.
How much is the military aid package worth?
The military aid package provided by Finland to Ukraine is worth around 200 million euros.

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