Support for Ukraine

Latvia continues to provide military support to Ukraine’s armed forces. The Agreement between Latvia and Ukraine on Long-Term Support and Security Commitments, concluded in 2024, reaffirms Latvia’s strong and unwavering support for the security of Ukraine. The Agreement enshrines Latvia’s commitment to provide Ukraine with military support to the amount of 0.25% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2026, thus continuing in a targeted manner the military assistance we have been providing from the first day of the war in 2022. Between 2022 and 2025, Latvia's military aid to Ukraine reached approximately 665 million EUR. 

The defence sector's support so far includes equipment at the disposal of the National Armed Forces, training for Ukrainian soldiers, the purchase of capabilities and equipment from the Latvian military industry, as well as contributions to international funds supporting Ukraine.

In 2025, Latvia's military support to Ukraine reached 0.3% of GDP by the end of the year, and in 2026, the amount of support is planned to be 0.25% of GDP. In 2026, Latvia will continue to provide support to Ukraine by purchasing Latvian military industry products, leading the Ukraine Support Group Drone Coalition, training Ukrainian soldiers, donating NAF equipment, and contributing to international support initiatives. Latvia will also continue to provide various forms of support for Ukraine's efforts to become a member of the European Union and NATO. Latvia is also actively involved in developing the mission of the Coalition of the Willing to provide security guarantees to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire or truce. Within the framework of the Drone Coalition, Latvia will continue to make substantial donations of drones and anti-drone equipment, contribute to the coalition fund, and host a Drone Summit in May. The officially opened Selonia training ground significantly improves the possibilities for testing and training with drone and anti-drone systems.

Support for strengthening Ukraine's combat capabilities with weapons and training

Latvia had already provided military support to Ukraine before Russia's full-scale invasion. For example, Latvia donated "Stinger" air defense systems to Ukraine, which significantly limited Russian airborne attacks in the early days of the war in 2022. MI-17 helicopters, some M109 artillery howitzers, CVRT armored personnel carriers, air defence systems, anti-tank weapons, ammunition, and other military equipment from the National Armed Forces inventory have also been transferred to Ukraine.

Latvia also supports Ukraine with a wide range of products from the local defence industry, including various types of tactical and operational drones. In 2025, 42 Patria armored personnel carriers manufactured in Latvia were also delivered to Ukraine.

In addition to military support, Latvia is also implementing an ambitious training program for Ukrainian soldiers, with the capacity to train up to 4000 Ukrainian soldiers in various specialties, conducting training for Ukrainian soldiers both in Latvia and in the joint LEGIO training mission of the Nordic-Baltic countries and Poland in Poland and elsewhere.

In 2025, Latvia's military support to Ukraine consisted mainly of new procurements from the Latvian industry, contributions to international drone and other coalitions, military training of Ukrainian soldiers and dual-role support to Ukraine from other ministries.

Active participation in international initiatives, particularly those aimed at strengthening drone capabilities, involving the local defence industry

Latvia is also actively involved in several international initiatives in support of Ukraine, including the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG), NATO Security Assistance and Training Mission to Ukraine (NSATU), as well as the NATO and United States initiative in support of Ukraine, PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirement List). In February this year, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted a decision to contribute 10 million EUR to PURL, in addition to the EUR 7.2 million contributed in 2025.

On February 14, 2024, an agreement was signed on the establishment of the Drone Coalition — a Latvian initiative, led jointly by Latvia and the United Kingdom, which has already been joined by 20 countries. Latvia allocated a total of 45 million EUR for the Drone Coalition in 2024 and 2025. In 2025, funding for drones for Ukraine was doubled to 50 million EUR, which will be used to purchase drones from Latvian drone manufacturers. In addition as support to Ukraine, Latvia is also involved in the Information Technology Coalition, the Demining Coalition, and the Maritime Forces Coalition. 

In order to promote the development of the industry and supplement Latvia's military support to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence is compiling a catalog of military products and technologies manufactured in Latvia, which will be submitted to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence. The catalog will serve as a basis from which Ukraine will be able to select what it needs, and Latvia, taking into account Ukraine's choice and available resources, will evaluate the possibility of purchasing the relevant products and technologies as part of its military support.

In order to create a catalog of military products and technologies manufactured in Latvia, the Ministry of Defence is organizing a survey of entrepreneurs. Companies are invited to fill out the survey form in Latvian or English. Entrepreneurs are invited to send their offers to support Ukraine to Industrija@mod.gov.lv.

Ukraine Support Catalogue is available here.

Unmanned aerial vehicles are a vital asset for Ukraine. These capabilities have significantly influenced the war strategies and tactical command. The main purpose of Coalition is therefore to make drone deliveries to Ukraine as efficient and swift as possible, while also stepping up UAV capabilities of Latvia and other allies.

On 14 February 2024, an agreement was signed on the establishment of a drone coalition. The Coalition is initiated by Latvia and led jointly with the United Kingdom. The Coalition officially includes 20 Member States that have signed a letter of intent - Latvia, the United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Türkiye, Ukraine.

By signing the letter of intent, countries have agreed to commit resources for manufacturing of drones and will deliver these drones and spare parts to Ukraine, where they will be tested and Coalition will also train Ukrainian troops on how to use them and integrate with other technologies.

Currently, there is ongoing cooperation with Latvian defence industry companies in the drone production sector to provide Ukraine with combat drones of different capacities according to current needs and testing requirements.

The total support from all Drone Coalition member states for Ukraine’s drone capabilities reached 1,8 billion EUR in 2024. Latvia allocated 20 million EUR for the needs of the Drone Coalition in 2024, and the same amount is planned for 2025. Also, in 2024, Latvia has delivered nearly 5,000 drones to Ukraine.

Ministry of Defence invites everyone to join the humanitarian aid campaigns for Ukrainian war refugees by contacting Ministry of Interior of Latvia. You can also reach out directly to charitable organisations like "Ziedot.lv" and NGOs, such as "Latvian Red Cross" and "Gribu palīdzēt bēgļiem/I Want to Help Refugees".

Webpage of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Latvia contains information about types of support that all groups of society can provide, both legal and natural entities. If you open the webpage, you can indicate the kind of support you can provide:

• Home and food for Ukrainian civilians
• Information to companies on mitigation of impact of war in Ukraine

The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Latvia has opened an official bank account to collect donations for the purchase of necessary equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as humanitarian aid for Ukrainian citizens suffering from Russia's war against Ukraine.

Information for transfers:
Currency: EUR / USD
Recipient: Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Latvia
Account number: LV14HABA0551054837260
Recipient's bank: AS Swedbank, Balasta dambis 15, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia
SWIFT: HABALV22
Purpose of payment: Charitable aid to Ukraine

The National Bank of Ukraine has opened an account in support of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to receive fund transfers from international partners and donors – UA843000010000000047330992708.

Requisites for donations outside the European Union: https://bit.ly/ZiedoUkrainasArmijai

• We inform you that a commission fee may be applied when making an international donation transfer!

More information about personal assistance options:

Information for Ukrainians coming to Latvia

Infoline: +371 27380380 (9.00-17.00)