Ukraine suggests Baltic states create forum on defense issues
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov (photo: Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov proposed organizing a joint forum between Ukraine and the Baltic states on defense industry issues.
During a meeting with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, Umerov spoke about the current situation on the front line.
According to the minister, they discussed the possibility of exchanging military experience and cooperation in the field of military technology.
"I suggested organizing a joint forum between Ukraine and the Baltic states on defense industry issues with the participation of leading manufacturers and investors," Umerov added.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister's visit to Ukraine
On January 25, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis arrived in Kyiv on a working visit. He held several meetings, including with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, and National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov.
The Lithuanian minister also visited Kharkiv and the region, met with local authorities, and visited the sites of Russian shelling.
During the visit, Landsbergis announced Ukraine's readiness to partially transfer drone production to Lithuania.
