Finland has pledged to support Ukraine with a donation of 10 diesel locomotives to replace equipment lost during Russia's war of aggression.
What happened
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visited Ukraine, where he met with Ukrainian leaders to discuss Finland's support for the energy sector and assistance for the coming winter. Finland has provided nearly EUR 5 billion in support to Ukraine since the start of the war, with EUR 3.6 billion in defence materiel assistance.
During the visit, Prime Minister Orpo announced additional Finnish support, including a EUR 5 million donation to the Ukrainian Energy Guarantee Fund and the delivery of heating containers in December. Finland has also granted an additional EUR 2 million in humanitarian assistance, which will be channelled through the World Food Programme and the UN Refugee Agency.
A Ukrainian-Finnish Business Forum was held in connection with the visit, attended by a Finnish business delegation. Prime Minister Orpo also delivered the opening address at the Ukraine Women's Congress, emphasizing the crucial role of women in keeping Ukrainian society running.
