Finnish president discusses latest developments in peace negotiations with Zelenskyy
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has described his conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Source: Alexander Stubb on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Details: Stubb expressed Finland's firm support for Ukraine following the latest Russian attack on Kyiv and its suburbs.
Quote: "Ukraine needs its air defence systems to be strengthened."
More details: Stubb said the leaders also discussed the latest developments in the peace negotiation process.
Quote: "Unlike Russia, Ukraine has long stated its readiness for a ceasefire and peace talks. We continue to work towards a lasting and just peace."
More details: Volodymyr Zelenskyy also discussed Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, as well as Ukraine's need for interceptor missiles, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Background:
- The Financial Times reported earlier that US President Donald Trump declined Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request for hundreds of additional interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defence system during a meeting at the White House last week.
- On 5 August, EU Ambassador Katarína Mathernová posted a detailed post about Russia's overnight strikes on Kyiv and its suburbs, stressing that the new regularity of ballistic attacks is exhausting Ukrainians and resembles an attempt to "break Kyiv".
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