Zelenskyy discusses joint production of drones with Finnish President
In New York, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Finland Alexander Stubb. The main topics of the meeting were the situation on the battlefield, Ukraine's defense needs, and international cooperation.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the Presidential Office.
In a conversation with Stubb, Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine needs air defense equipment, in particular man-portable air defense systems.
He briefed his interlocutor on the current stage of implementation of the agreements reached during the NATO summit in Washington.
The parties discussed Ukrainian-Finnish defense cooperation, including the joint production of drones and the exchange of experience in this area.
Zelenskyy emphasized that it was important for Ukraine to obtain permission from its partners and the means to strike deep into Russian territory.
The leaders also discussed what international efforts are needed to achieve a lasting and just peace for Ukraine and the role of the Global South in this process.
Author - Dmitriy Levchenko, 25/09/2024
