Ukraine has received over 150 million euros – 6.5 billion UAH – to finance its defense industry from Denmark, France, and Lithuania.
This was reported by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
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111 million euros were received by Ukraine under agreements of cooperation between the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the Ministry of Strategic Industries, and the Ministry of Defense of Denmark – these funds will be directed towards strengthening the Armed Forces with modern domestic production strike capabilities;
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29 million euros – a grant from the French government for enhancing Ukraine's security and defense;
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10 million euros – for the development of the Ukrainian defense industry in accordance with the Memorandum between the Ministry of National Defense of Lithuania, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, and the Ministry of Strategic Industries.
These funds will specifically be used for the production of missiles, deep-strike drones, and artillery systems.
Background. Earlier, Mind reported that Lithuania transferred over 600 vehicles to Ukraine, which were seized from intoxicated drivers. Some of the vehicles will be handed over to the Ministry of Defense, while others will be allocated for humanitarian needs.