Ukraine and Latvia Outline Military Support Priorities and Defence Industry Cooperation for 2026
Ukraine and Latvia have reviewed bilateral military cooperation plans for 2026, focusing on continued military assistance and expanded defence-industrial engagement. Discussions also addressed Latvia’s long-term support commitments and coordination ahead of upcoming international defence meetings.
KYIV — Senior Ukrainian defence officials and the Speaker of the Latvian Parliament convened in Kyiv to review bilateral military cooperation plans for 2026, with emphasis on continued aid and industrial collaboration.
Deputy Minister of Defence Sergiy Boyev held talks with Daiga Mieriņa, Speaker of the Latvian Saeima, focusing on the framework for Latvian military support to Ukraine over the coming year and deeper engagement between the two countries’ defence sectors.
Boyev reiterated Ukraine’s appreciation for Latvia’s consistent backing throughout the ongoing conflict, noting Riga’s decision to allocate 0.25 % of GDP to support Kyiv. He highlighted the role of Latvian-provided Patria armoured personnel carriers in current operations and emphasized Latvia’s involvement in the PURL initiative intended to accelerate delivery of critical materiel to Ukrainian forces.
Speaker Mieriņa underscored the continued importance of sanctions enforcement against Russia and identified defence industrial cooperation as a key area for future engagement. Latvian firms, she indicated, are prepared to participate in joint projects with Ukrainian partners.
The meeting also covered priorities for military assistance in 2026 and preparatory efforts ahead of the next Ukraine Defence Contact Group session.
