The Lithuanian president, Gitanas Nausėda, confirmed that Vilnius will provide Ukraine with additional armored vehicles and ammunition. This update was reported by TASS and highlights Lithuania’s ongoing commitment to supporting Kyiv amid the war in Ukraine.
Nausėda emphasized that Lithuania stands among the European leaders in terms of the size of its economy dedicated to aid for Ukraine. He noted that the support amounts to about 1.45 percent of Lithuania’s gross domestic product, underscoring a relatively high level of assistance for a small Baltic state.
According to Lithuania’s defense minister, Arvydas Anušauskas, the total cost of military aid extended to Kyiv has surpassed 500 million euros. This figure reflects a sustained and multifaceted effort that includes not only arms and ammunition but also other forms of support designed to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
Nauseda has previously stated that Western nations, frustrated by the protracted conflict, are reassessing public sentiment and voter behavior as energy prices continue to rise due to the war. He pointed to these domestic pressures as factors shaping political decisions in Europe and beyond.
Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis voiced a clear stance on the need to intensify military support for Kyiv among Lithuania’s allies. He suggested that arms deliveries and other forms of assistance should be increased substantially to meet Kyiv’s evolving needs on the battlefield.
Earlier, representatives from the F-16 and HIMARS programs underscored the potential of continued investments in Lithuania’s defense capabilities. The discussions focused on strengthening regional security and ensuring that Lithuania remains a reliable partner within broader NATO and European security architectures. [Citation: TASS]