The Demining Capability Coalition supporting Ukraine will establish a €95 million fund to assist in clearing Ukraine’s territory of explosive hazards. In addition, specialized machinery and equipment worth €205 million are scheduled for delivery to Ukraine in 2026.
The announcement was made by Rolandas Kiškis, coordinator of the Demining Capability Coalition at the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania, during the 22nd meeting of the Working Group of Coalition member states, held in Lviv.
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Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
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