“Volodymyr Zelenskyi thanked Lithuania for the aid of more than 1.5 billion euros, half of which is defense support. After all, strengthening Ukraine’s position on the battlefield is very important on the way to establishing a just and lasting peace.”, — write: www.president.gov.ua
President Volodymyr Zelenskyi held a meeting with a delegation of the Seimas of Lithuania led by Speaker Saulius Skvernialis, who arrived in Ukraine for the first time after being elected to the post.
“We are very grateful to the entire Lithuanian people for your support since the beginning of the war. We are grateful to your government, President Gitanas Nausieda,” said the Head of State.
Volodymyr Zelenskyi thanked Lithuania for the aid of more than 1.5 billion euros, half of which is defense support. After all, strengthening Ukraine’s position on the battlefield is very important on the way to establishing a just and lasting peace.
In particular, Lithuania allocates at least 0.25% of GDP to Ukraine’s security and defense needs every year, and recently handed over 4,500 FPV drones that it purchased from Lithuanian manufacturers as part of its participation in the drone coalition. The country is also an active participant in demining coalitions, strengthening Ukrainian air defense, and artillery.
During the meeting, they discussed the continuation of support to Ukraine, the preparation of a new EU sanctions package, the strengthening of military-technical cooperation and joint projects in the defense industry.
Separately, the President noted Lithuania’s leadership in advocating Ukraine on the way to the EU and NATO.
“We are glad that on the difficult path to NATO membership – with all the challenges – the Lithuanian people, Lithuania is always with us,” he said.
Saulius Skvernialis emphasized that Lithuania and its parliament are ready to continue to provide defense and humanitarian support to Ukraine, carry out the rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers, and rebuild the infrastructure destroyed and damaged as a result of Russian aggression.
“We understand peace as the complete liberation of Ukrainian territories, including Crimea, punishment of the dictator for war crimes, bringing him to legal and financial responsibility, and Ukraine’s full membership in NATO and the EU,” said the Speaker.
