COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Finland and Ukraine have signed a bilateral defence cooperation agreement, Finland's defence ministry said on Thursday. The two countries have agreed to deepen their defence cooperation, including on armaments, exchange of intelligence as well as production of ammunition, the ministry said in a statement.

Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, has said that the framework agreement with the United States on mineral resources has been completed, and Ukraine is ready to sign it at any time.

The United Kingdom agreed to loan Ukraine around $3 billion on Saturday to support their efforts in the war against Russia after a contentious White House meeting left the world wondering about

Finland on Thursday announced a new arms package for Ukraine amounting to around 200 million euros ($217 million) and pledged more defense cooperation with Kyiv. The aid package for Ukraine involves artillery ammunition,

Finland has announced the 28th package of military aid to Ukraine. The package is worth about 200 million euros ($217 million), according to Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. According to Häkkänen,

Finland has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth €200 million ($217.4 million), focusing on delivering more artillery ammunition, which Ukraine urgently needs in its fight against Russia.