Lithuania is planning to transfer assistance worth another EUR 40-50 million to Ukraine in 2024, the country's Minister of National Defense Laurynas Kasčiūnas has said, according to LRT.

The minister presented fresh information on military aid to Ukraine in a closed session of the National Security and Defense Committee of the Lithuanian Seimas on Wednesday, the publication said.

"It will be additional around EUR 40-50 million this year," Kasčiūnas told reporters following the meeting, adding that Lithuania gas provided Ukraine with assistance in the amount of EUR 153 million in 2024.

In particular, the planned assistance includes EUR 10 million for the production of the Palianytsia unmanned missile system in Ukraine, as well as the supply of radars, demining equipment and short-range air defense systems.

"We are looking for short-range air defense systems on the market that can be bought and transferred. In such a case, there will be no need to give up our resources," Kasčiūnas said.

According to the minister, the support for Ukraine is based on three key principles: minimal use of Lithuanian army resources with mandatory subsequent compensation, planning for Ukraine's future needs, and promoting the development of the Lithuanian defense industry.