European partners who attended the third anniversary of the Russian invasion in Kyiv, either in person or online, announced an increase in support for Ukraine. Leaders of various countries pledged to provide military assistance, including weapons, equipment, and ammunition.
This information was revealed during the broadcast of the "Support Ukraine" forum in Kyiv on Monday, February 24.
Specifically, assistance was announced by Canada, Spain, Ireland, Britain, Norway, Lithuania, Latvia, and Sweden. In detail:
Canada announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, which includes 25 LAV 3 infantry fighting vehicles. The package will also include landing systems, 4 F-16 simulators, ammunition, and medical equipment. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also stated that Canada would provide Ukraine with the first part of a $5 billion aid package funded by revenues from frozen Russian assets, along with a grant to support Ukraine's energy security following Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Prime Minister Spain Pedro Sánchez announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. Support amounting to €1 billion will be provided in 2025.
Prime Minister Britain Keir Starmer announced military assistance of £4.5 billion for Ukraine in 2025. Britain is also introducing the largest sanctions package since the beginning of the war, targeting companies in Russia and China. He urged G7 countries to lower oil prices.
Norway will allocate €1 billion to Ukraine for humanitarian needs and support for civilians. An additional €300 million will be directed toward energy infrastructure and industry.
Lithuania will provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems. The country’s President Gitanas Nausėda also called on allies to collaborate on weapon production and expand training programs for Ukrainian military personnel.
Prime Minister Sweden Ulf Kristersson announced an increase in military aid to Ukraine following a recent €100 million package for air defense. Sweden also plans to limit Russia's oil export revenues.
President Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs stated that military support for Ukraine will continue at a level of 1.25% of GDP. Latvia also plans to increase its own defense spending to 5% of GDP.
It is worth noting that President Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated during the summit that Turkey would continue its diplomatic support for Ukraine to achieve a just peace. Erdoğan expressed hope that 2025 would be the year of establishing peace.
According to media reports, the Irish government plans to transfer some of its outdated air defense systems for the protection of cities and small settlements to Ukraine. Specifically, Ireland will provide Ukraine with Giraffe Mark IV radar systems.
As a reminder, today at the summit, the head of the European Commission announced the total amount of EU support and announced a tranche in March.
Additionally, the European Union approved the 16th sanctions package against Russia today.