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Lithuania Delivers New Military Aid to Ukraine

Nov 25, 2024 11:12

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Authors: Maryna Kulakova
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Lithuania's Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas (L) and Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov review a military honour guard during an official welcoming ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Vilnius, Lithuania on November 23, 2024. (Source: Getty Images

Lithuania has sent a new military aid package to Ukraine, the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense announced on November 24.

The latest shipment includes generators, M113 spare parts, weapons, and ammunition, according to the ministry's post on X.

🇱🇹🇺🇦 Lithuania continues its unwavering support for Ukraine. This week, generators, M113 spare parts, weapons and ammunition were delivered. Whatever it takes for Ukraine to win. Solidarity remains steadfast. pic.twitter.com/R5KSCCoID6
— Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 (@Lithuanian_MoD) November 24, 2024

On November 23, defense ministers from Ukraine and Lithuania signed a memorandum in Vilnius, establishing a framework for enhanced cooperation and support for Ukraine’s security and defense forces.

The agreement includes Lithuania’s commitment to fund the production of long-range Ukrainian drones.

Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Lithuania has provided military support to Ukraine for more than €705 million. Lithuania's total support to Ukraine is long-term and has exceeded €1 billion.