President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene. They discussed further defense assistance, joint weapons production, investments in the Ukrainian defense industry, and strengthening air defense to protect energy infrastructure, UNN reports.
I held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginiene. This is her first foreign visit, and it is very valuable that it is to Ukraine. A true sign of support.
According to him, they discussed everything that is critically important now: further defense assistance, joint weapons production, and investments in the Ukrainian defense industry.
Separately – about energy. Winter is ahead, and Russia is only increasing its aerial terror, striking our cities. Therefore, strengthening our air defense is a priority issue. We also discussed Lithuania's participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine and assistance in building shelters in schools and kindergartens.
Zelenskyy emphasized that Lithuania's readiness to contribute to the PURL initiative and join the SAFE program is important.
We appreciate this. And we are grateful for Lithuania's comprehensive support for Ukraine. Military assistance, co-leadership in the demining coalition, active participation in drone, air defense, electronic warfare, artillery, and IT coalitions – all this significantly strengthens our people in defense.
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