All political groups in the Lithuanian parliament, Seimas, support increasing the country’s defence budget as early as this year, Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte has said following meetings with the groups’ leaders to discuss ways to bolster national security amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “I would like to express my delight and pride there’s no disagreement…
Gun buyers have been flocking Lithuania’s stores since the start of the war in Ukraine, with sales increasing up to eight times and applications for gun licenses doubling. Sales have shot up for all categories of weapons, but the largest demand is for handguns used for self-defense and semi-automatic weapons that could also be used…
As of March 2, more than UAH 6 billion in equivalent was transferred to the special account opened by the National Bank to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In particular, more than UAH 253.5 million in equivalent came from abroad in foreign currency. Of these funds, the National Bank has already transferred more than…
Ukroboronprom State Concern continues to supply military equipment to the Ukrainian Armed Forces and other security forces. The relevant statement was made by Ukroboronprom’s press service on its Facebook page. In particular, since the military actions started, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, the National Guard of Ukraine, the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service, the Territorial Defense…
On February 28, the Lithuanian government is set to approve medical and military assistance to Ukraine, worth around 4 million euros, to fight the ongoing Russian invasion. The support will come from the state reserve and the health ministry reserve. It will include medication, facemasks, surgical kits, bandages, surgery gowns, various kits to stop bleeding…
Estonia will send more Javelin anti-tank missiles and anti-aircraft munitions to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense has said. Food and medical equipment will also be sent. “We are providing additional arms assistance to Ukraine. 25,000 packages of dry food, medical equipment, personal equipment, ammunition, additional javelin missiles and anti-aircraft munitions,” said Secretary General of the…
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on February 23 passed a law to increase the revenue and expenditure parts of the 2022 state budget by UAH 26.5 billion. Of these, UAH 16 billion was allocated for the Ministry of Defense to increase the state’s defense capabilities and national security. A total of 345 people’s deputies voted…