Finland announces 12th package of military aid to Ukraine in amount of more than €400 million

Ministry of Defense of Finland stated on its website.

Such a decision was made by the country's president, Sauli Niinistö, on January 19, following the government's proposal. According to estimates, the package is worth more than €400 million.

"Ukraine still needs support in defense struggle. The set of equipment that will be sent now is clearly the largest of those previously delivered. Finland supplies Ukraine with heavy weapons and ammunition," Defense Minister Mikko Savola said.

All details about weapons that are going to Ukraine are not yet disclosed for security reasons. However, it is claimed that the list was compiled taking into account the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the resources of Finland.

• The USA is finalizing the development of a large package of military aid to Ukraine, the volume of which may reach $2.6 billion.

• The Estonian government has announced a new military aid package that includes howitzers, anti-tank weapons and shells. The total amount of assistance amounted to more than €113 million.

• Pentagon asked the US Armed Forces in South Korea (USFK) to hand over some of its equipment to support Ukraine.

• The Swedish government has approved the transfer of the Archer artillery system to Ukraine, as well as 50 Type 90 infantry fighting vehicles.

• British Defense Minister Ben Wallace announced the transfer of 600 Brimstone missiles to Ukraine, which can be used against mass accumulations of Russian armored vehicles.

• On January 19, at a meeting of the foreign policy council in Denmark, they decided to transfer artillery systems to Ukraine - 19 French CAESAR howitzers.

• Lithuania allocated a new package of military aid to Ukraine, which in particular included two powerful Mi-8 multipurpose helicopters.

• Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anušauskas said that several countries will announce the transfer of Leopard tanks to Ukraine on January 20, and their number will reach hundreds.