Lithuania is ready to send its troops for training in Ukraine, says the Financial Times
Date: 2024-05-08 Author: Michail Kovalenko Categories: WORLD
Lithuania has expressed its readiness to send its armed forces to study in Ukraine, the Financial Times reported, citing a statement by Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte. This step, it is emphasized, is being taken in the context of a tense situation in the East.
According to the Prime Minister's comment, Lithuania already has permission from its parliament to send its armed forces for training in Ukraine. This decision was made earlier, but, despite Lithuania’s readiness, Kyiv has not yet made a corresponding request for help.
Ingrida Simonyte also emphasized that Russia is likely to react to this move by Lithuania as a provocation. However, despite the possible negative consequences, she argues that Lithuania cannot passively observe the situation.
The Prime Minister expressed concern about increasing Russian attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, such as power plants, schools and hospitals. She stressed that Russia is seeking to create a new wave of refugees from Ukraine by destroying basic public services.
In addition, Simonyte expressed doubts about the practical use of nuclear weapons by Russia, pointing to the possibility of radioactive contamination and winds blowing from west to east.
The sending of armed forces from Lithuania to Ukraine becomes part of a broader discourse about the possibility of Western countries' involvement in the situation in the East. Opinions on this matter are divided, but despite this, it is important to note that the most important factor remains the support and solidarity of partner countries.
According to the Prime Minister's comment, Lithuania already has permission from its parliament to send its armed forces for training in Ukraine. This decision was made earlier, but, despite Lithuania’s readiness, Kyiv has not yet made a corresponding request for help.
Ingrida Simonyte also emphasized that Russia is likely to react to this move by Lithuania as a provocation. However, despite the possible negative consequences, she argues that Lithuania cannot passively observe the situation.
The Prime Minister expressed concern about increasing Russian attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, such as power plants, schools and hospitals. She stressed that Russia is seeking to create a new wave of refugees from Ukraine by destroying basic public services.
In addition, Simonyte expressed doubts about the practical use of nuclear weapons by Russia, pointing to the possibility of radioactive contamination and winds blowing from west to east.
The sending of armed forces from Lithuania to Ukraine becomes part of a broader discourse about the possibility of Western countries' involvement in the situation in the East. Opinions on this matter are divided, but despite this, it is important to note that the most important factor remains the support and solidarity of partner countries.
