The Lithuanian government confirmed the decision to allocate 13.5 million euros for the addition of radars for Ukraine. Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas informed the government about this after the meeting, informs Delfi.

“We are aware of the needs of Ukraine, and today the official decision to allocate an additional 13.5 million euros for the purchase of radars was praised. It is important to strengthen the warning system in Ukraine,” the minister said.

He also added that Lithuania will join the coalition with the PPO, initiated by Germany, which actively supports the defense forces of Ukraine.

According to the words of Laurinas Kasciunas, whose fate Lithuania plans to add more radars for Ukraine. " “It is important to promote the possibility of notification and visual control, as well as to ensure the depletion of exposed objects,” he explained..

The minister also emphasized that after mass purchases, Lithuania plans to continue cooperation with Ukraine in the field of defense, depending on the needs of the Ukrainian side..

According to the Ministry of Defense of Lithuania, to which Ukraine has already been transferred P-18 long-range radar stations, Stinger systems, NASAMS launchers, naval radars, L-70 anti-aircraft guns with ammunition ohm, as well as Mi-8 helicopters and other military equipment.

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