Nordic, Baltic countries to provide EUR 12.5B in defense support to Ukraine – Zelensky

Northern European and Baltic countries will provide EUR 12.5 billion in defense support to Ukraine and EUR 918 million to strengthen the country's energy resilience this year.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"Ukraine – Nordic-Baltic Summit. The main focus was achieving a dignified peace and our efforts toward it. Separately – reliable security guarantees to make new aggression impossible and ensure lasting stability for all of Europe. We appreciate the readiness of the Nordic and Baltic countries to continue assisting Ukraine: at least EUR 12.5 billion in defense support this year and no less than EUR 918 million to strengthen energy resilience," Zelensky said.

He thanked the partners for their support of Ukraine and solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

Earlier, Zelensky called on partners in the Coalition of the Willing to strengthen energy support for Ukraine.