Lithuania’s total assistance to Ukraine is currently estimated at 660 million euros, including 240 million euros in military aid, Defence Minister Arvydas Anusauskas has said.
“The estimated cost of Lithuania’s nationwide assistance to Ukraine, refugees, etc. totals 660 million euros and the amount includes around 240 million euros in military assistance,” Anusauskas told reporters on December 6.
The Defence Ministry’s budget for 2023 earmarks around 40 million euros for support to Ukraine, with the necessary items to be purchased from Lithuanian producers, according to the minister.
“These are new purchases, primarily from Lithuanian producers. From ammunition to optics and all other things that are produced by Lithuanian manufacturers,” he said.
In Anusauskas’ words, Lithuania’s existing reserves could also be used for military assistance to Ukraine.
“If certain capabilities that we could hand over to the Ukrainians become available as a result of new acquisitions, then decisions will be made,” he said.
Anusauskas said on December 5 that Lithuania was sending “155 mm ammunition for the Ukrainian artillery”. (LRT/Business World Magazine)
