Estonia's Defense Minister Pevkur meets with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy (1)
Eestlased Ukrainas | 13 Sep 2022  | EWR OnlineEWR
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Defense Ministers of Estonian and Denmark, as published in a video of the meeting on Telegram.

Zelenskyy noted that Denmark and Estonia strongly support Ukraine at in struggle against Russian aggression, including by supplying weapons for the liberation of Ukrainian territories. "Not only the resilience and endurance of our country, but also the security of the whole of Europe depend on the strengthening of the Ukrainian army," he wrote.

"I am thankful to Minister of Defense of Denmark Morten Bødskov and Minister of Defense of Estonia Hanno Pevkur for the meeting and consistent aid to Ukraine!" Zelenskyy added.

The presidential press service reported that during the meeting, Zelenskyy thanked Estonia for allocating aid to Ukraine in the amount of 0.8% of the country's GDP. "You provided very powerful support to us. This is an example of a small country by area that is a big state. The Ukrainian people and I are extremely grateful for this," Zelenskyy said.

He also noted Denmark's significant contribution to strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities by providing the necessary assistance and creating a new effective format - the Conference for Northern European Defense Allies in support of Ukraine in Copenhagen.

Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of further assistance to the Ukrainian army from Estonia and Denmark. "Strengthening our army directly with weapons has become the highest priority for us. The stability and endurance of our state, security in Europe depends on this. It is extremely important that you strengthen Ukraine in the security and military dimensions, supplying us with the weapons we need so much right now to de-occupy our territories," he said.

In this context, it was emphasized at the meeting that Ukraine is currently fighting not only for its freedom, but also for the future of the whole of Europe.

 

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