Portugal Commits €100 Million to Ammunition Aid for Ukraine
In a significant boost to Ukraine's defense capabilities, Portugal has pledged €100 million to a Czech-led initiative aimed at purchasing and delivering ammunition to Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia.
- Portugal's Ministry of National Defense announced a contribution of €100 million to support Ukraine with much-needed ammunition.
- The aid is part of a Czech-led effort to deliver over 800,000 artillery shells to Ukraine as it continues to fend off Russian forces.
- The initiative seeks to address Ukraine's ammunition shortage, highlighted as a critical issue in the war against Russia.
- European allies, including Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, have also contributed funds to the Czech ammunition program.
- Deliveries of the ammunition are expected to start from June onwards and continue for approximately one year.