Klymenko met with the Baltic states' Interior Ministers: they discussed the protection of civilian and critical infrastructure
Kyiv • UNN
At the meeting with the Baltic ministers, Ukraine's Interior Minister discussed security issues such as attacks on infrastructure, mining, migration, arms trafficking, and protecting schools, while the partners viewed the destruction caused by the Russian invasion using virtual reality and pledged support in the form of funds, equipment, training, and reconstruction efforts until Ukraine's victory.
Today, at a working meeting of the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko with the ministers of internal affairs of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, security issues related to the increase in attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure of Ukraine, mining, border security, protection of the educational environment, migration and control of arms trafficking were discussed. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs , UNN writes.
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During the meeting, using VR glasses, the partners examined the consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including the destroyed cities of Bakhmut, Izyum and Bucha.
First of all, we are here to send you a clear message - we will be there until your Victory. This is a great opportunity to see with our own eyes everything that is happening in your country, including the crimes of the Russian army in your once peaceful towns and villages. Know that we support you and stand by your side as you fight for our common values.
The Minister of the Interior of Lithuania expressed her readiness to allocate 400 thousand euros for the purchase of metal detectors for educational institutions and offered support in the rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers.
At the meeting, Ihor Klymenko briefed the partners on the destruction caused by the Russian army, including damage to the buildings of the National Police of Ukraine. He also invited the Baltic Interior Ministers to join pilot projects to restore police stations in Makariv and Kryvyi Rih.
We will make every effort to provide you with all the assistance you need until Russia's final defeat. Estonia is also engaged in cooperation with Ukraine in the field of demining, training and will help rebuild police stations.
He emphasized that such meetings contribute to a deeper understanding of Ukraine's current needs and allow us to reach agreements and joint decisions on the necessary support together with our partners.
Latvia is contributing to the reconstruction of Ukraine, in particular Chernihiv region. We recognize that your citizens must return to a rebuilt country and to appropriate living conditions, and we will provide you with the necessary support and assistance.
Recall
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba warnedthat if Russia attacks the Baltic states, NATO will win, but their cities will be destroyed, like Bakhmut and Avdiivka in Ukraine.
