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Ukraine to receive over 4,000 drones from Lithuania by the end of the week

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Publication date: 13 January 12:11

Ukraine to receive over 4,000 drones from Lithuania by the end of the week

Yelyzaveta Kovtun

Читати українською

Source: online.ua

Lithuania plans to transfer 4,500 drones to Ukraine this week. Their total cost is 5 million euros.

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Lithuania will transfer 4,500 drones to Ukraine with a total value of 5 million euros.
New expedited procedures for the transfer of military assistance have been introduced to accelerate support for Ukraine.
The agreement on Lithuanian investment in the production of the Palanytsia drone missile is part of a program to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
The partnership between Ukraine and Lithuania is of strategic importance for all of Europe.
The meetings discussed also covered issues of rebuilding the Ukrainian state and cooperation in the energy sector.

Ukraine will receive drones from Lithuania

This was announced by the Minister of Defense of Lithuania Dovile Šakaliene.

"I am proud to announce that this week Lithuania is sending 4,500 drones worth 5 million euros to Ukraine," said Šakaliene.

I am proud to share that Lithuania is sending 4,500 drones worth 5 million euros to Ukraine this week.

In addition, during the last Government meeting, we approved a new faster procedure for transferring state assets. These changes will significantly reduce the time required for… pic.twitter.com/332p7A4Q6D
— Dovilė Šakalienė (@DSakaliene) January 12, 2025

In addition, it is noted that the Lithuanian government has approved a new, faster procedure for transferring military assistance to accelerate support.

These changes will significantly reduce the time required for procedures, ensuring the rapid arrival of aid to Ukraine.

Lithuania will invest in the production of "Palyanytsia"

This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal following intergovernmental consultations with a delegation from Lithuania led by Prime Minister of that country Gintautas Paluckas.

We held intergovernmental consultations with our Lithuanian colleagues. The strategic partnership between Ukraine and Lithuania is extremely important for all of Europe, and today we have taken important steps to strengthen this partnership. We discussed key issues related to our further joint work. In particular, strengthening the defense capabilities of Ukraine and Europe. We highly appreciate Lithuania's comprehensive assistance. We thank Lithuania and all partners for their willingness to invest in the Ukrainian defense industry. In particular, Lithuania announced its readiness to invest in the production of the Palanytsia drone missile, which is part of our long-range program, - said Denys Shmyhal.

Among other issues on the agenda of the consultations, the Prime Minister named the reconstruction of our state.

We are grateful for Lithuania's transfer of equipment from the decommissioned Ingalina NPP and Vilnius TPP. We look forward to further cooperation in this area.

Categorical US demand. Rubio addresses NATO countries

Oleksiy Hrushevsky

Читати українською

Source: European truth

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is insisting that all allies must commit to raising defense spending to 5% of GDP, he said at a joint briefing with NATO Secretary General ahead of a meeting of NATO ministers in Brussels.

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Marco Rubio is demanding that all NATO countries increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP to enhance defense preparedness in the face of threats like Russian aggression.
Rubio highlights the importance of a realistic path to achieving the defense spending target and calls for a commitment from all NATO members, including the United States.
The US Secretary of State emphasizes that the new defense spending requirements also apply to the United States itself, showcasing a commitment to strengthening the Alliance.

Rubio addressed NATO countries with a categorical demand

Rubio stressed that he believes NATO member states are capable of doing this. He also emphasized that he does not consider the excuse that certain states do not have the money in their budgets to be sufficient.

This is a gathering not just of partners and allies, but of very advanced economies, rich countries that can do more... I can assure you, we also have national needs, but we prioritize defense and expect our partners to do the same.

Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State

Marco Rubio said that this demand from the US is categorical.

He also assured that the new requirements for defense spending apply not only to European states, but also to the United States itself.

We want to leave here with the understanding that there is a realistic path, that each member will make a commitment and implement it, to reach the 5% target. And that includes the United States, which needs to increase its share, because the threats are really that serious.

He also recalled the Russian aggression, which, in his opinion, should be a sufficient signal to other states about the need for rearmament.

The events of recent years remind us that strengthening is necessary.

Rubio used this opportunity to emphasize that his country intends to remain in the Alliance.

"The US president has made it clear that he supports NATO, and we plan to remain in NATO," he said, adding that he considers the opposite view to be "hysteria."

Rosnano, the state corporation founded by Putin, has declared technical default

Center for Countering Disinformation of Ukraine

Olha Pokotylo

Читати українською

The Russian state corporation Rosnano, founded by order of illegitimate Russian President Vladimir Putin, has declared a technical default on the issue of state-guaranteed bonds, the Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reports.

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Rosnano, a state corporation founded by Putin, has declared a technical default on state-guaranteed bonds, signaling financial troubles.
The company's ambitious projects failed to materialize, leading to billions in debts and lack of funding, especially worsened by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Initially created to showcase Russia's technological potential, Rosnano struggled with failed projects and lack of profitability despite generous state support.

Rosnano declared technical default despite state support

Russian state corporation Rosnano, which was created to develop nanotechnology, has declared a technical default on a state-guaranteed bond issue. The company was unable to make a planned payment of 1 billion rubles to investors.

As noted in the Central Research Center, from the moment of its creation, Rosnano was exclusively an image project, which aimed to show the world "Russia's high technological potential."

But in fact, the company was unable to realize its ambitions - despite generous state funding, most projects were failures and did not bring profits. In 2021, Rusnano was already on the verge of default, but then the state came to the aid of the company.

The Center also emphasized that with the start of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, things at Rosnano got even worse. In 2023, the state corporation found itself on the verge of bankruptcy due to billions in debts.

But the state is now in no hurry to save the company from collapse, because due to the huge costs of the war, there are no longer any extra funds for the propaganda of the false "technological leadership of the Russian Federation."

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