Ukraine and Estonia signed a declaration on strengthening cooperation in the field of security and defense: what it entails

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal, during which the leaders signed a Joint Declaration on strengthening cooperation in the field of security and defense, UNN reports with reference to the Office of the President.

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As reported by the OP, the document provides for security assistance, exchange of experience, cooperation in the defense industry and air defense, including a joint commitment to developing multi-layered missile defense capabilities in Europe.

Ukraine and Estonia also continue working on an agreement in the Drone Deal format. Its draft is already under consideration by the Estonian side.

The Head of State informed about the needs for strengthening Ukrainian air defense and work with partners on anti-ballistic protection for all of Europe. The President thanked Estonia for its contributions to the PURL program and noted that Ukraine counts on further support.

They also discussed the importance of increasing sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation and the preparation of the 21st package of European Union sanctions. Zelenskyy emphasized that it is important to introduce tougher measures against the Russian shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea.

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Special attention was paid to Ukraine's path toward European Union membership. The President noted that our country expects the opening of all six negotiation clusters during June–July.

Zelenskyy thanked Estonia and the Prime Minister personally for supporting Ukraine and presented Kristen Michal with the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, II degree.