Zelenskyy meets with Lithuanian Prime Minister Paluckas to discuss strengthening of Ukrainian air defense
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas in Kyiv. Among other things, the parties discussed the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense to protect energy infrastructure from Russian attacks.
This was reported by the press service of the head of state, Censor.NET reports.
Zelenskyy thanked Lithuania for its consistency in strong support and comprehensive assistance to Ukraine and noted the annual allocation of 0.25% of the country's GDP for the defense and security needs of our country.
"Your assistance is an important contribution to our struggle for a just and lasting peace. We are grateful to you and the entire Lithuanian people for your support. You are like brothers and sisters to us. We can really count on you," the head of state said.
Zelenskyy and Gintautas also discussed military cooperation, in particular the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense to protect strategic energy facilities. The Head of State emphasized that the purchase of weapons from Ukrainian manufacturers and the creation of new opportunities for cooperation between the defense industry of Ukraine and Lithuania is a significant contribution to the achievement of a just peace.
Zelenskyy separately thanked Lithuania for its support of Ukraine's membership in NATO, which is an effective guarantee of our country's long-term security, as well as for its assistance in the negotiation process on EU accession.
In turn, the Lithuanian delegation reaffirmed its readiness to continue to provide assistance to Ukraine and to take a significant part in projects to rebuild and restore energy infrastructure.
