Lithuania commits €200 Mn in ongoing military support for Ukraine including M577 Command Posts.

During a press conference on January 10th, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda unveiled a new military aid package for Ukraine, totaling €200 million. The assistance includes various items such as ammunition, generators, and M577 Command Post armored vehicles, as reported by Ukrainska Pravda.
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 M577A2 command post in ambulance version (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Lithuanian President Nausėda stated, "In January, we will once again provide Ukraine with ammunition, generators, and remote detonation systems. In February, we will dispatch M577 armored personnel carriers. Additionally, we are committed to training Ukrainian soldiers and enhancing our collaboration in the defense industry. The agreements inked today between Ukrainian and Lithuanian defense industries exemplify our robust military partnership."

Nausėda also highlighted the recent approval of a €200 million long-term military assistance package for Ukraine during a Lithuanian National Security Council meeting. Furthermore, Lithuania is actively working on establishing a "coalition for demining" to assist Ukraine in this endeavor, in coordination with other allied nations. He emphasized the imperative for the European defense industry to expedite its response to the challenging security situation.

In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed their agreement to jointly manufacture anti-drone weapons, addressing a pressing need at the contact line. In December 2023, Ukraine had already received field equipment, tens of thousands of dry rations, as well as several million rounds of ammunition and thousands of rounds for short-range portable anti-tank grenade launchers from Lithuania.

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda (Picture source: Lithuanian Government)

Defense News January 2024