Kyiv: Finland and Ukraine are expected to reach an agreement on drone cooperation soon, with Finland planning to send 90% of its drone production to Ukraine, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Monday. 'I think 90% of [Finland's] drone production will go to Ukraine, while 10% of production will remain in Finland,' Stubb said alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to mark Ukraine's Independence Day.

According to Anadolu Agency, Stubb stated that the planned agreement would strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries. He mentioned that this cooperation is mutually beneficial and compared it to Denmark's model of directly financing Ukrainian defense industry firms. The collaboration is set to cover five areas: maritime, air, land, cyber, and space.

Stubb's delegation to Kyiv included representatives from seven Finnish defense companies. During the visit, companies such as Patria, Insta, and Boomeranger signed memorandums of understanding with Ukrainian companies to engage in joint production. This move signifies a deepening of ties and shared interests in defense capabilities between Finland and Ukraine.

Stubb also emphasized that international support for Ukraine remains strong. He expressed confidence that Ukraine would ultimately prevail in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The Ukrainian capital is currently hosting a Coalition of the Willing meeting, which includes countries supporting Ukraine, such as the UK and France.