Joint Expeditionary Force to meet in Latvia, hear Zelensky’s address

Joint Expeditionary Force to meet in Latvia, hear Zelensky’s address

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The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) will meet in Latvia with the participation of 10 nations today, December 19. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will address the participants.

This is stated in the press release posted by the British government, according to Ukrinform.

"The JEF meeting, which brings together the leaders of Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and the United Kingdom, will also be addressed by President Zelenksyy," the press release states.

It is noted that at this meeting, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will call on the group to “sustain their strong military support to Ukraine in 2023,” and announce a major new artillery package, which will include several hundred thousand artillery shells worth a total of nearly GBP250 million.

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The package will “ensure a constant flow of critical artillery ammunition to Ukraine throughout 2023.”

At the meeting in Latvia, the leaders of the participating nations will also discuss the defense capabilities required by Ukrainian forces, including more air defense equipment.

As reported by Ukrinform, Germany’s Rheinmetall is building a new large facility for the production of ammunition both to cover the needs of the Bundeswehr and create greater supply opportunities for Ukraine.

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