European Nations Rally to Support Ukraine with Ammunition Purchases
Norway, Latvia, and Germany join a Czech-led initiative to procure artillery shells for Ukraine, highlighting a unified effort to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia.
- Norway pledges $153 million to the Czech-led initiative for purchasing ammunition for Ukraine.
- Latvia and Germany announce their participation in the initiative, aiming to procure 800,000 artillery shells.
- The initiative focuses on acquiring both NATO and Soviet standard ammunition from third countries.
- Norwegian Defense Minister emphasizes the importance of air defense, with Norway joining an air defense capability coalition for Ukraine.
- Czech President Petr Pavel spearheads the initiative, securing support from several European countries.