Lithuania Commits 0.25% of GDP to Support Ukraine
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced via Twitter the country’s decision to allocate at least 0.25% of its GDP to bolster Ukraine’s security and defense. He emphasized that this represents a minimal level of support that will be provided for as long as necessary.
«During today’s meeting of the State Defense Council, we made the decision to earmark at least 0.25% of our GDP to support the security and defense of Ukraine. Lithuania remains committed to its assistance and is prepared to continue supporting as long as needed. We will always stand for freedom,» Nausėda stated.
According to World Bank data, Lithuania’s GDP was approximately $70.97 billion in the previous year. Therefore, 0.25% of this figure amounts to around $177.5 million.
Additionally, Lithuania has approved the deployment of its military personnel to train Ukrainian soldiers, although they will not participate in combat operations. The government has already received a mandate to carry out such training.
International Aid for Ukraine Grows
In related initiatives, Latvia has announced a partnership with the United Kingdom to supply drones to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, with a total initiative cost of €1 million. More than 20 countries have already joined this effort, pledging to donate thousands of drones to Ukraine.
Furthermore, the United States has committed $1.5 billion in aid to Ukraine, aimed at restoring energy infrastructure and addressing various urgent needs. As global support for Ukraine continues to grow, the efforts of Lithuania and its regional partners highlight an unwavering commitment to assisting the nation in its ongoing struggles.
