PM Meets Ukrainian Leaders: Lessons for Lithuania and Support Ahead of Winter
Ukraine’s experience is of particular importance in strengthening Lithuania’s resilience and defence capabilities, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius emphasized during meetings with Ukrainian leaders, expressing Lithuania’s intention to expand the scope of cooperation. The Prime Minister stressed that Lithuania would continue to firmly support Ukraine and discussed its needs ahead of the approaching winter.
On Monday, the Prime Minister met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi and Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk.
“By supporting Ukraine and its people, we also contribute to the security of our region and of Europe as a whole. Ukraine’s unique combat experience in drones, air defence, cybersecurity and societal resilience is highly valuable to Lithuania as well. We want to learn from this experience and further strengthen cooperation in defence industry, military training and emerging technologies. Joint projects in Lithuania are an opportunity to strengthen the capabilities of both countries,” Lithuania’s Prime Minister M. Sinkevičius said.
The meetings focused on support for strengthening Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and expanding decentralized electricity generation, bilateral defence cooperation, and support for Ukraine’s ambition to join the European Union.
The coming winter could be particularly difficult for Ukraine, as Russia continues to deliberately target energy infrastructure supplying the population with heat and electricity. To help Ukraine meet this challenge, Lithuania will transfer power transformers and other equipment from the decommissioned Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant. The equipment being transferred weighs more than 600 tonnes.
Railway infrastructure is also increasingly becoming a target of Russian attacks. In response, Lithuania will transfer railway locomotives to Ukraine.
Other essential assistance will also continue. Lithuania has committed to providing at least 0.25 per cent of its gross domestic product annually to strengthen Ukraine’s security and defence.
Lithuania’s Goal: Deeper Partnership Through Joint Projects
As M. Sinkevičius noted, Ukraine’s knowledge and expertise, particularly in defence industry and resilience, are now invaluable to its partner countries.
Lithuania was the first EU and NATO country to sign a drone cooperation agreement with Ukraine, and expert groups from both countries are working on its implementation. The Lithuanian Prime Minister stressed the need to make faster use of all the opportunities provided by the agreement by implementing projects in Lithuania that strengthen the security of both countries.
At the meeting between the prime ministers of Lithuania and Ukraine, the sides agreed to accelerate implementation of the drone agreement, which would enable Ukrainian defence companies to manufacture in Lithuania, as well as to deepen cooperation on protecting energy infrastructure.
The European agenda was also discussed. Lithuania will continue to actively support Ukraine’s goal of joining the European Union and seek to accelerate the accession process, M. Sinkevičius assured. This will be one of Lithuania’s priorities during its presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of next year.
“We will continue working closely to help Ukraine implement the reforms required for EU membership and share our experience wherever it can be useful,” M. Sinkevičius said.
The meetings also focused on projects for Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery. The latest assistance to reach Ukraine consisted of 30 MRAP armoured vehicles for demining, delivered in September. Within the framework of the Demining Coalition, led by Lithuania and Iceland, Lithuania financed the acquisition of 54 armoured vehicles, all of which have been transferred to Ukraine this year.
Last updated: 15-09-2026
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