On 8 January 2026, Foreign Minister Baiba Braže chaired an inter-institutional meeting on the implementation of the Agreement between the Republic of Latvia and Ukraine on Long-Term Support and Security Commitments and priorities for 2026. The development of Latvia’s defence industry is one of the inter-institutional priorities.
At the third inter-institutional meeting, representatives from all ministries presented updates on achievements within their respective sectors and outlined initiatives planned for the year ahead, including military support for Ukraine, support for the restoration of Ukraine’s energy sector, Ukraine’s integration into the EU and comprehensive reforms, support for Ukrainian civilians in Latvia, etc. Ministry representatives also discussed the development of the national military industry in order to strengthen Latvia’s own defence and deterrence capabilities, as well as to provide support to Ukraine.
Notable achievements in 2025
Latvia supports Ukraine through both military and non-military initiatives. In 2025, Latvia provided Ukraine with military support amounting to almost EUR 110 million, or 0.30% of GDP, including:
- contribution of EUR 7.2 million to NATO Comprehensive Assistance Package (Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, PURL);
- supply of PATRIA armoured vehicles;
- training of Ukrainian soldiers;
- investment of EUR 20 million in the Latvian-UK led Drone Coalition;
- investment of EUR 35 thousand in the NATO project Renovator to renovate a military hospital in the Vinnytsia region;
- contribution of EUR 217 thousand to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund;
- contribution of EUR 65 thousand to the Finland-Ukraine led Civil Protection Shelter Coalition.
In addition:
- assistance in international proceedings to return Ukrainian children deported by Russia;
- consistent support for international efforts to hold the aggressor accountable, including the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, signing the Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine;
- investment of around EUR 5 million in infrastructure restoration projects in Chernihiv which is Latvia’s priority reconstruction area for 2025 (implemented by the Entrepreneurs for Peace and Your Friends associations), as well as psychological support to women (implemented by the MARTA Centre). Latvia will continue to implement several reconstruction projects in Ukraine, particularly in the Chernihiv region, thus fulfilling its EUR 15 million reconstruction commitment for 2024–2026 this year.
B. Braže: “Since Russia started the war, Latvia has been among Ukraine’s strongest supporters, including by successfully assisting in the training of Ukrainian armed forces personnel in Latvia. Ukraine highly appreciates this and expresses gratitude to Latvia and its people for the extensive support. In 2026, Latvia will continue providing military support to Ukraine in the amount of at least 0.25% of GDP, including training of military personnel, supplying equipment and expertise, military equipment, contributing to international organisations to strengthen Ukraine’s military capabilities, and investing in the development of the drone industry. Latvia’s key priorities include supporting Ukraine’s military capabilities and energy sector, as well as advancing the development of Latvia’s defence industry.”
She also pointed out that the Ministry of Defence has created the Ukraine Support Catalog containing military products and technologies produced in Latvia, which allows for targeted support to Ukraine and contributes to strengthening Latvia’s own capabilities.
Latvia will continue its efforts to apply political, diplomatic, and economic pressure on Russia. In 2025, the EU adopted four sets of sanctions against Russia, which also included Latvia’s proposals, while also continuing the alignment of sanctions against Russia and Belarus. In 2025, sanctions against Russia were regularly imposed under other sanction regimes, specifically the hybrid and human rights regimes. Preparation of the 20th sanctions package is currently in process, primarily targeting Russia’s energy, finance, and military industrial sectors.