Prime Minister: Latvia wants to continue to support Ukraine, next package of military aid to be provided this month
Kyiv • UNN
Latvia is keen to continue supporting Ukraine, so it is already preparing the next military aid package, which includes logistical items, ammunition and weapons.
Latvia approved a new military aid package for Ukraine this month, which will include ammunition and weapons. This was stated by Latvian Prime Minister Eika Silina during a meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, UNN reports .
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Latvia's support for Ukraine has already reached 85 million euros, and the total military support will reach 372 million euros. And as we have already agreed, this will be 0.25% of our GDP, and this is a good example for other countries to consider allocating such an amount to support Ukraine. Latvia is also keen to support Ukraine in the future, and this month we have already envisaged the next package of military assistance, and we have also envisaged both logistical things and ammunition and weapons that we have
Silinia noted that she had discussed with Denys Shmyhal the issue of providing ammunition and weapons, as "it is very important for Ukraine.
Addendum
The Latvian government has approved a new package of comprehensive assistance to Ukraine in 2024, with €5.3 million earmarked for Ukraine's reconstruction and €4.3 million to support the Armed Forces through the European Peace Fund.
