Iceland has decided to support the Czech initiative to purchase artillery shells for the Ukrainian defense forces. This was reported by UNN with reference to a statement on the Icelandic government's website.
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Icelandic Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson emphasized that this is a contribution "not only to the defense of Ukraine, but also to our own security interests.
Iceland is expected to spend about two million euros on the project.
It is imperative that we continue to strongly support Ukraine, but in doing so, we contribute not only to the defense of the people of the country, but also to international law in a broader context and our own security interests
In addition, according to him, the Icelandic parliament is currently considering a document with a strategy for long-term support for Ukraine.
Addendum
Iceland will also allocate 75 million Icelandic kronor (about 503 thousand euros) for the needs of Ukrainian women in the ranks of the Defense Forces. This includes uniforms, bulletproof vests, medical and hygiene products.
Recall
The Czech Foreign Minister said that it was possible to obtain 300,000 shells for Ukraine and that this ammunition will provide a vital "respite for several months" on the front line.