24 February 2025 marks three years since Russia launched its brutal full-scale war against Ukraine. Russia's actions are a blatant violation of international law and order and are condemned by the entire democratic world. From the very first day of the war, Latvia has provided Ukraine with comprehensive political, military, financial, development cooperation and humanitarian assistance.
Latvia stands with Ukraine. We will not weaken our support for the Ukrainian people in their struggle for independence and their homeland. Over the past three years, the support of the Latvian society for Ukraine has remained strong. A poll conducted at the end of 2024 shows that 61.7% of the Latvian population will support Ukraine until its victory, 64.2% want Ukraine to win the war and the same number believe that by helping Ukraine we are protecting Latvia from war.
Latvia has provided almost EUR 860 million in aid to Ukraine during the three years since Russia's full-scale invasion. This includes EUR 540 million in military aid, EUR 225 million in support of the Ukrainian civilians in Latvia, EUR 82 million in humanitarian aid and EUR 12 million in reconstruction aid.
Latvia is committed to providing military assistance to Ukraine of no less than 0.25% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) both this year and in 2026. This year we will deliver 42 Latvian-made Patria AWV to Ukraine. Latvia will further provide various kinds of support for Ukraine in the future, including after a possible ceasefire.
On 24 February, the people across Latvia demonstrated their solidarity with the people of Ukraine by gathering in various support and commemorative events.
Photos from the gahering by the Monument of Freedom on February 24
