Seven countries have announced an increase in aid to Ukraine.

The leaders of the Baltic States, Scandinavia, and Poland have agreed to increase assistance to Ukraine, particularly in supporting the defense industry and boosting the supply of ammunition. This was discussed at the summit in Hapsund, Sweden, which took place on Wednesday, November 27, as evidenced by a joint statement from the event's participants.   Attending the summit were the heads of government from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, and Sweden. They discussed key security issues amid increasing threats to the Euro-Atlantic region.   The participants of the meeting emphasized the need to consolidate efforts in supporting Ukraine and intensifying pressure on Russia.   The heads of government unanimously stated the importance of enhancing military assistance to Ukraine. They highlighted that their countries are leaders in military support per capita and intend to continue this work.   In the coming months, plans are in place to increase the volume of aid, particularly for the Ukrainian defense industry and to ensure the supply of ammunition.   The leaders stressed that Ukraine's resilience and courage in facing Russian aggression must be backed by reliable international support. They also called on other countries to join these efforts.   The summit participants endorsed Ukraine's Victory Plan, aimed at achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace, as well as the complete integration of Ukraine into European and Euro-Atlantic structures.   The leaders of the Baltic and Scandinavian countries recognized Russia as the greatest threat to regional and global security. The joint statement emphasized that Russia's aggressive actions, including the illegal war against Ukraine and the use of hybrid methods, seriously undermine peace and stability.   The participants agreed to continue working on deterring and countering Russian aggression, strengthening sanctions against Russia and those supporting its aggression. Additionally, they confirmed their intentions to bolster their countries' defense capabilities and the overall security of the Euro-Atlantic region.   Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office, reacted to this statement on Telegram, expressing gratitude to the Baltic, Northern European, and Polish countries.   As reported, on Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed Members of the European Parliament, urging them to increase defense spending to match Russia's levels. EU countries collectively spend 1.9% of their GDP on defense, while Russia spends up to 9%. "Something is not right here," she believes.