November 21, 2024
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Umerov: 12 countries united to strengthen security and support Ukraine

The Minister of Defense noted that during the meeting they discussed the equipping of combat brigades with heavy equipment and investments in the Ukrainian defense industry”, — write: www.radiosvoboda.org

On November 20, Defense Minister Rustem Umyerov announced the creation of a new alliance to support Ukraine within the framework of the “Nordic Group-Ukraine” format, which was joined by 12 countries.

He noted that countries unite to strengthen security and support Ukraine, namely: Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Great Britain.

“Today we had the first meeting in this format. I am grateful to my friend, the Minister of Defense of Denmark, for his leadership and hospitality. We agreed that the next meeting in the Northern Group-Ukraine format will be held in Ukraine,” Umyerov said.

The Minister of Defense noted that during the meeting they discussed the equipping of combat brigades with heavy equipment and investments in the Ukrainian defense industry.

On November 11, the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine concluded a number of implementation agreements with the Ministry of Defense of Denmark. They provide for a number of purchases from Ukrainian defense companies for a total amount of approximately 535 million euros. The sources of funding are the governments of Denmark and Sweden and interest from frozen Russian assets.”

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