The Presidents of Ukraine and Finland had a phone conversation on defense cooperation and international efforts for peace. They discussed the situation on the frontline and the threats posed by North Korea's involvement in the war.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with President of Finland Alexander Stubb the strengthening of Ukrainian air defense, the situation at the front, the threats posed by North Korea's involvement in the Russian war against Ukraine, and the continuation of defense cooperation. Zelenskyy announced this on his Telegram channel, UNN reports.

"I had a phone conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb. We discussed the successful holding of a thematic conference in Helsinki on item eight, "Environmental Security," as well as further international efforts to restore a just peace for Ukraine," Zelenskyy said.

He noted that he expressed his gratitude to Alexander Stubb for his active position in promoting peace based on the principles of the UN Charter when communicating with the countries of the Global South.

The two sides also discussed the situation on the battlefield, as well as the threats posed to regional and global security by North Korea's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine, and the continuation of defense cooperation between Ukraine and Finland.

"I conveyed the current defense needs of Ukraine to strengthen air defense and supply additional air defense equipment," Zelensky added.

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