Lithuanian Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Friday and briefed him on Lithuania’s current military assistance and further support plans.
“Today, I met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defence Minister Rustem Umerov in Kyiv. We discussed military support and further support plans following the transfer of the NASAMS medium-range air defence system, as well as the demining coalition and possibilities to jointly develop various defence industry projects,” Anušauskas posted on Facebook.
Earlier in the day, Lithuania handed over launchers and necessary equipment for the NASAMS medium-range air defence systems to Ukraine.
Before the launchers were handed over to Ukrainian troops, they underwent comprehensive driving and repair training in Norway, the ministry added.
Together with the NASAMS launchers, Lithuania has also provided all-terrain vehicles needed for NASAMS crews.
According to the Defence Ministry, the total value of Lithuania’s military assistance to Ukraine stands at around 500 million euros. The planned Lithuanian military assistance includes grenade launcher ammunition, logistic vehicles, and various types of equipment for the winter season.
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