Latvia introduced the supply of weapons to Ukraine following talks on the US air base of Ramstein in Germany on additional Western army help to the nation underneath assault from Russia.
According to the Defence Ministry of the Baltic EU and NATO nation, all Stinger anti-aircraft missiles nonetheless in Latvia’s armed forces are to be handed over to Kiev. In addition, extra intensive coaching of Ukrainian troopers is to happen in Latvia, a press release stated on Friday.
“Latvia has responded to Ukraine’s request for the delivery of air defence systems and decided to provide Ukraine with all the Stinger systems we have left. We will do our best to deliver them as soon as possible,” Defence Minister Ināra Mūrniece stated. She didn’t present additional particulars such because the variety of models or a timetable.
Ukraine has been preventing off Russia’s assaults and occupation for practically 14 months and is basically depending on Western help for army gear. On Friday, the Western allies met in Ramstein to debate additional help.
Latvia, which borders Russia and its ally Belarus, is one in all Ukraine’s staunchest supporters.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
