Lithuania’s support for Ukraine covers political, economic, security, and humanitarian spheres. Now, the country has supplied for Ukraine the entire power plant, creating new precedent in energy assistance.
Overall, Lithuania has already provided Ukraine with assistance exceeding €1 billion. This amount includes contributions through EU institutions and international financial instruments.
Recognizing the true nature of Russia and the threats it poses, Lithuania has taken a leading role in supporting Ukraine. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Vilnius has consistently assisted Ukraine across all key sectors.
Energy Sector
Through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, Ukraine received a thermal power plant from Lithuania, according to the Ministry of Energy. The operation lasted 11 months and involved 149 shipments of equipment. Their total weight reached 2,399 tons. Among these deliveries were 40 oversized cargo shipments. They included extremely heavy transformers and stators, weighing around 172 tons each. This equipment enabled emergency repairs in several Ukrainian regions. These areas had suffered severe damage to energy infrastructure due to Russian strikes.
In November, Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator Litgrid provided Ukraine with equipment packages. They were intended for the repair and restoration of power supply networks. The deliveries included autotransformers, insulators, circuit breakers, and other critical components. Since the start of the full-scale war, the number of such support packages has reached seven.
Beyond material assistance, cooperation in the energy sector also includes the exchange of expertise. Ukrainian and Lithuanian energy companies share experience in protecting and managing power grids. This cooperation is especially important under conditions of sustained missile and drone attacks.
Lithuanian Determination on Justice
Lithuania’s support includes a firm political stance on justice and accountability. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys reacted on the social media platform X to the abduction of more than 50 Ukrainian civilians. They were taken from the village of Hrabivske in the Sumy region by Russian forces. He highlighted the incident as another Russian war crime at the international level.
More broadly, the Lithuanian foreign minister has early emphasized the importance of reparations and accountability for large-scale crimes. He referred to historical experience to support this position. In particular, he recalled the lack of justice after the Soviet occupation. This, he argued, shows why accountability for Russia’s actions must not be delayed.
Military Support
Military assistance remains a core element of Lithuania’s support for Ukraine. The country systematically provides defense aid in the form of weapons, equipment, and military hardware. In 2025, Lithuania announced plans to allocate significant resources for this purpose. The amount is expected to reach approximately €110 million in that year, with a possibility of increasing this support to at least €200 million. The funding includes contributions to allied initiatives and coalition programs. These efforts focus on the procurement of artillery ammunition and counter-drone capabilities.
Conclusion
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Lithuania has become one of Ukraine’s most consistent supporters. It provides assistance at one of the highest levels relative to its size and capacity. Lithuania has also positioned itself as a leader in broader European decolonization processes.
Today, amid persistent security threats to the Baltic States, Vilnius continues to assist Ukraine. It does so by setting new precedents for support. At the same time, Lithuania consistently reminds the international community of its historical responsibility to confront aggression and uphold justice.
