Lithuanian Prime Minister Arrives on Official Visit to Ukraine
The head of the Lithuanian government, Ingrida Šimonytė, arrived in Ukraine on Friday, November 24, as part of an official visit. The relevant announcement was posted on the Twitter account of the Lithuanian official.
Ingrida Šimonytė paid tribute to the memory of Ukrainian defenders who lost their lives in the conflict instigated by Russia. "During my first stop in Kyiv today, I honored the men and women who sacrificed their lives defending the fundamental rights of the nation: to exist and live freely. They gave their lives to protect all of us," noted Šimonytė.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the only way to achieve lasting and just peace is to help Ukraine overcome its challenges as quickly as possible, restore its full territorial integrity, establish international justice, and rebuild the country to make it stronger.
On November 21, marking the 10th anniversary of the start of the Revolution of Dignity, Ingrida Šimonytė underscored that the European Union is incomplete without Ukraine. She stated that neither the bloodshed on the Maidan nor the war with Russia changed the European choice of Ukrainians. Ahead of Ukraine lies a historic opportunity to join the European Union.
Lithuania regularly provides military assistance to Ukraine. The latest aid package included one million rounds of ammunition and winter gear essential for conducting military campaigns in winter. Among the equipment are generators, field tents, and dry rations.
The diesel generators with a fixed capacity of 160 kW provided by Lithuania are intended for generating electricity and ensuring its supply to areas where power lines are inaccessible or experience interruptions. Each generator can operate continuously for at least 8 hours at full load, is environmentally protected, and suitable for operation in temperatures ranging from -30°C to +40°C.
Previously, the Armed Forces of Ukraine received two launching stations for the medium-range air defense system NASAMS from Lithuania. Lithuania's Minister of National Defense, Arvydas Anušauskas, stated that these NASAMS launching stations would be integrated into the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, expanding the operational capabilities of the NASAMS systems provided by Norway and the United States.