New deliveries are also announced for January and February.
What is known about Lithuania’s new assistance to Ukraine?
President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda announced a long-term aid package to Ukraine worth 200 million euros.
“We continue to support the brave Ukrainians in their struggle through all means: military, economic, and political. In the National Defense Council, we approved a long-term military aid package of 200 million euros,” said Nauseda.
According to the Lithuanian president, in January, the country will send ammunition, generators, detonation systems to Ukraine, and in February, M577 armored personnel carriers.
Specifically, Lithuania will train Ukrainian soldiers and strengthen cooperation in the defense industry with Ukraine.
“The agreements signed today between the Ukrainian and Lithuanian defense industries are another example of our close military cooperation,” added Nauseda.
Zelensky’s visit to Lithuania
Today, on January 10, the President of Ukraine arrived on a visit to Lithuania. He plans to hold negotiations with the president, prime minister, and speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas. Meetings with representatives of political forces, the media, and the Ukrainian community are also expected.
Among the main topics of the negotiations:
Security;
Integration into the EU and NATO;
Cooperation in the field of electronic warfare (REB) and drones;
Further coordination of European support.
A visit to Latvia and Estonia by the president is also expected.