Riga, Latvia – Latvia’s government has approved a new support package for Ukraine totaling €6.8 million (approximately $7.8 million), Foreign Minister Baiba Braže announced on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday. The aid is intended to bolster Ukraine’s critical infrastructure and resilience as the country continues to defend against Russia’s ongoing invasion.
The package, according to Braže, will focus on strengthening Ukraine’s energy system, providing support for shelters, reinforcing overall infrastructure, and enhancing both social and civic resilience. A key component will also be dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s growing capabilities in the use of drones, a technology increasingly vital to the conflict.
“Latvia will always stand alongside Ukraine,” Braže stated in her post. The commitment reflects Latvia’s consistent support for Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, and builds on a series of initiatives aimed at providing both military and humanitarian assistance.
Latvia’s government has decided on a support package for Ukraine worth 6.8 million EUR. 🇺🇦🇱🇻
The support package will strengthen Ukraine’s energy grid, shelters, infrastructure, social and civil resilience, and drone capabilities.
Latvia willl always #StandWithUkraine. pic.twitter.com/RVVFOKPlE3
— Baiba Braže (@Braze_Baiba) March 30, 2026
Expanding Support Beyond Financial Aid
This latest aid package is part of a broader pattern of support from Latvia, which has consistently advocated for increased international assistance to Ukraine. Earlier this month, Braže announced that Latvia is preparing to transfer a dismantled thermal power plant to Ukraine. The move, intended to help stabilize Ukraine’s energy infrastructure amid repeated Russian strikes targeting power facilities, demonstrates a willingness to provide tangible, long-term solutions.
“Latvia is doing everything possible,” Braže said in a statement released by UNITED24. “We have just delivered another package of energy support and are preparing another, including literally relocating a thermal power plant dismantled in Latvia that we no longer need.”
The transfer of the power plant highlights the evolving nature of international aid to Ukraine, moving beyond solely financial and military assistance to include critical infrastructure support.
Military Assistance and NATO Commitments
In addition to energy support, Latvia has also committed significant military aid to Ukraine. Prime Minister Evika Siliņa recently announced that the country will allocate $11 million for the procurement of US-made weapons under NATO’s PURL (Project for Ukraine’s Rapid Logistics) initiative. This initiative allows participating NATO members to purchase weapons for Ukraine through the United States, streamlining the delivery of crucial military equipment.
Latvia has also begun supplying CVR(T) tracked armored vehicles to Ukraine, with deliveries ongoing to reinforce Ukrainian battalion-level units. Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov, confirmed the deliveries following discussions with Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds. “Latvia has begun transferring batches of CVR (T) armored combat vehicles to Ukraine. Deliveries are ongoing—the equipment is being supplied to reinforce battalion units,” Fedorov stated.
A Consistent Policy of Support
The current aid package is consistent with Latvia’s broader policy of dedicating 0.25% of its gross domestic product (GDP) annually to support Ukraine. This commitment, first established in 2022, demonstrates a long-term dedication to assisting Ukraine in its defense and recovery. According to data from the World Bank, Latvia’s GDP in 2023 was approximately $41.4 billion, meaning the annual commitment translates to roughly $103.5 million.
This sustained level of support positions Latvia as one of the most significant per capita contributors to Ukraine’s defense, reflecting a strong political and public consensus in favor of assisting the country. The focus on energy infrastructure, drone capabilities, and military equipment underscores Latvia’s understanding of Ukraine’s immediate needs and long-term requirements.
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Looking ahead, Latvia is expected to continue its robust support for Ukraine, both bilaterally and through international initiatives like NATO’s PURL. The next significant step will be the completion of the thermal power plant transfer, a process officials anticipate will be finalized in the coming months. Further announcements regarding military aid and financial assistance are also expected as Ukraine continues to navigate the challenges of the ongoing conflict.
Readers interested in learning more about Latvia’s support for Ukraine can follow updates from the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
