The next package of military assistance to Ukraine will be worth of approx. EUR 41 million, it will encompass equipment, new acquisitions, contributions to international funds,” says Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas Tuesday on a visit to Ukraine during which he has handed over part of the support package.
A. Anušauskas visited Kharkiv Oblast with Minister of Defence of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov, met with Head of Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleg Sinegubov, Mayor of Kharkiv Ihor Terechov and head of the Defence Forces of the city of Kharkiv Brigadier General Serhii Melnyk. 250 thousand of hectares of Kharkiv Oblast is still infested with mines and the estimated USD 9 billion necessary for rebuilding the city.
Minister also visited a military hospital, villages and towns 20 km away from the border with Russia that were destroyed by the invaders. The aggressor continues delivering fire at border regions.
Minister of Defence of Lithuania and Ukraine discussed further bilateral cooperation, the training assistance delivered by the Lithuanian military, Ukraine’s defence reform and preparation for the NATO Summit in Vilnius in July.
“Our intention is to send a strong message to Ukraine together with the like-minded nations at the NATO Summit about the membership prospects. We can not leave Ukraine without a clear path,” A. Anušauskas.
MoD / Sgt 1st Class A. Čemerka
