Lithuania handed over a new aid package to Ukraine

This week, Ukraine received a new aid package from Lithuania, including generators, spare parts for M113, weapons and ammunition.

This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Lithuania.

"Lithuania continues its unwavering support for Ukraine. This week we delivered generators, spare parts for M113, weapons and ammunition. Everything Ukraine needs to win. Solidarity remains unwavering," the ministry emphasized.

Earlier, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that Lithuania would help Ukraine produce long-range drones by financing their development and production. The relevant memorandum of understanding was signed in Vilnius by Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurinas Kasciunas and representatives of Ukraine. The document provides for the creation of a mechanism to support the Ukrainian security and defense forces through investments in Ukraine's defense industry. This will allow attracting Lithuanian funds to projects aimed at developing a strategic partnership between the countries.

According to the minister, the first tranche of EUR 10 million has already been allocated under the agreement. The funds will be used to produce long-range weapons, including Lithuanian drones. Lithuania is currently finalizing the necessary procedures, and the first funds are expected in the near future.

In addition to signing the memorandum, the parties discussed priorities for 2025, including training of Ukrainian brigades, provision of ammunition, air defense systems, and further development of cooperation in the defense industry.

Also, the current US President Joe Biden for the first time allowed the Ukrainian military to use long-range ATACMS missiles to strike at Russian territory. After that, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols confirmed that US President Joe Biden had granted Ukraine permission to strike deep into Russian territory with US ATACMS missiles.

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