It is expected that the actions will take place at four Nammo factories producing ammunition and gunpowder. The company’s CEO, Raimo Helasmäki, believes that the protests planned for February 1 and 2 could affect arms supplies to Ukraine.
“It will take more than two days to shut down the Vihtavuori nitrocellulose plant, which produces gunpowder, and reach its design capacity,” Helasmäki said.
The head of Nammo also added that the factories do not supply ammunition to Ukraine directly, but they are bought by the Defense Forces, after which the weapons are exported. A total of 450 employees work at Nammo factories, and about 350 employees intend to join the strikes.
At the same time, the Finnish Ministry of Defense claims that the suspension of the enterprises will not affect the quantity or quality of supplies to Ukraine.
It is reported that the industrial union had previously announced large-scale strikes. They will affect several industries. About 60 thousand people will take part in the rallies across the country. The reason for the strike was the government’s labor market reform program.
Help to Ukraine from Finland
Finland provides Ukraine with defense and humanitarian assistance after the start of full-scale military aggression by the Russian Federation.
Earlier it was reported that the Finnish government submitted to parliament its proposal to supplement the draft budget for 2024. It includes increased aid for Ukraine.
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö also previously called on Europe to invest in weapons production. According to him, European countries need to invest in increasing arms production to prove their strength and resilience.
In addition, Finnish Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio recently announced that the country will provide 3 million euros in assistance to improve food security in Ukraine.
2024-01-19 22:05:12
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