Ukraine received a new package of military assistance from Lithuania
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Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:02:00 +0200
Lithuania transfers aid package to the Armed Forces of UkraineThe department reported this on the social network X.
Lithuania has handed over a new aid package to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including trucks, thermal imagers, and other necessary equipment.
The 80 million aid package presented by Lithuania at a meeting in Ramstein last week meets Ukraines most urgent needs and represents almost half of Lithuanias annual commitments to Ukraine.It is indicated that among the main areas of support for Ukraine this year are air defense, ammunition, drones, electronic warfare equipment, and support for Ukraines defense industry through financing of weapons produced in Ukraine.
Lithuania will contribute to the Mine Action Coalition, which it leads together with Iceland, as well as to other coalitions of armed forces of which it is a member.
Military assistance will also be provided through international funds and collective initiatives, and the training of Ukrainian troops and the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers will continue.
According to the government, Lithuania has provided Ukraine with military assistance totaling over 769 million euros.
Lithuanias total support to Ukraine is longterm and has exceeded 1.5 billion euros.
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