Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets Finnish Prime Minister Marin in Kyiv

By Elena Teslova

MOSCOW (AA) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on Friday Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin in Kyiv.

"We honored the memory of the defenders who gave their lives for Ukraine," Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram.

The Ukrainian leader said "it is very important that Sanna Marin and I equally respect the heroism of our warriors who defend freedom in our country and around the world at the cost of their lives."

Zelenskky praised Marin as a "true friend of Ukraine and a defender of a free Europe."

"Thank you for your visit, our cordial partnership and strong support of Finland!" he said.