Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Sept. 11 that Riga will provide a new aid package to Ukraine, which will include armored personnel carriers. This announcement came after a meeting with Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina, who arrived in Kyiv for the fourth summit of the Crimean Platform, along with other foreign leaders.
During the meeting, Silina confirmed the upcoming delivery of the new aid package, but did not disclose its value or the full list of arms it will contain. The two leaders also discussed expanding cooperation between their countries’ defense companies and strengthening their military capabilities.
Latvia, one of Ukraine’s biggest supporters, has committed to providing military support at the level of 0.25% of its GDP every year. This year, they have pledged 112 million euros ($126 million) in military support and will also provide thousands of drones, according to Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
Latvia is also the leader of the drone coalition, an allied initiative established to supply Ukrainian forces with this crucial capability. This partnership will help Ukraine expand its military capabilities and strengthen its defense against external threats.
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