Nauseda also revealed plans to invest in the production of Ukraine's long-range weapon "Palianytsia" and expressed interest in collaborating on maritime drone manufacturing.
In particular, Lithuania committed 10 million euros ($11 mn) to enhance Ukraine's long-range capabilities, including funding for Palianytsia rocket drones.
In a show of support for Ukraine, Latvia will donate a range of essential items to its military, including jackets, boots, drones, and hundreds of computers for its forces.
As part of a broader civil defense initiative, Lithuania is preparing a national evacuation plan while also implementing conscription for school graduates.
In addition, Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonīte noted that her country has designated 35 million euros for the purchase of radars and demining equipment for Ukraine.
Lithuania's Ministry of Interior has proposed extending temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2026, aiming to reduce administrative burdens.
This assistance is part of a broader aid package, which includes armored vehicles, anti-drone systems, and additional military supplies set to arrive later this month.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Kasčiūnas says Ukraine's Kursk incursion is a morale boost and a humiliation for Putin. He emphasizes the need for increased Western support, particularly in long-range strike capabilities.
As Ukrainian forces allegedly breached into Russia's Kursk Oblast, the Russians launched multi-faceted attacks on the bordering Sumy Oblast in Ukraine, with Ukraine reporting the destruction of a Russian helicopter and two ballistic missiles.
The Ukrainian military has conducted successful tests of Lithuanian-made FPV drones in conditions close to combat, with the aim of selecting the best products to meet their soldiers' needs, reports the Lithuanian Defense Ministry.
Funds will support housing rentals, partially cover heating and water costs, and provide child benefits and social assistance for schoolchildren. Meanwhile, Ukrainian refugees made substantial contributions to Lithuania's economy, paying nearly $65 million in taxes by March 2023.
Lithuania's Interior Ministry, led by Minister Agnė Bilotaitė, is developing a wartime mass evacuation plan based on Nordic models, coordinating with various agencies and local governments, and planning to test it in civil defense exercises.
Referring to recent Russian strikes on civilian targets like the “Okhmatdyt” children’s hospital, Kuleba stresses the necessity of stronger defensive actions using Western weapons.
Lithuanian energy company Ignitis Gamyba is set to transfer over 300 items of critical equipment from a decommissioned power plant to Ukraine on 15 July.
Investigative journalists expose how Russia's GRU recruited Baltic locals for sabotage, including a firebomb attack on a military facility in Kyiv, as detailed in court documents.