Nordic-Baltic countries to train and equip Ukrainian brigade
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Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:03:02 +0200
The Nordic and Baltic countries will provide training and equipment for a brigadesized Ukrainian unit as part of their military support for Ukraine in 2025.
Source statements from the governments of Denmark and Estonia, as reported by European Pravda Details The Nordic and Baltic countries will provide training and equipment for a brigadesized Ukrainian unit in 2025.
Quote from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Denmark is allocating an additional DKK 2 billion approx.
US280 million to Ukraine.
The funds will be used, among other things, to purchase ammunition for Ukrainian soldiers and build up a brigadesized Ukrainian force together with the Nordic and Baltic countries.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated during his visit to Kyiv that the project will encompass military training and the equipping of the unit with all the necessary equipment and ammunition.
Specific steps in this direction will be agreed upon shortly.
Michal added that it is time to do more and faster.
Quote from Kristen Michal Estonia is keeping its word and will increase military assistance to Ukraine by another quarter this year, purchasing an additional 10,000 shells worth 25 million.
This will be in addition to the previously promised assistance from the Estonian defence industry worth 100 million.
Background On the third anniversary of the fullscale war, Denmark announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth nearly 270 million.
Its contribution towards the brigades training is included in this funding.
Sweden has announced plans to donate SEK 1.2 billion about US113 million worth of air defence systems to Ukraine.
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