Lithuania expects a positive decision on the purchase of short-range anti-aircraft missile systems for Ukraine in the near future, Paralel.Az reports citing Reuters.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced that within two to three weeks, Lithuania would have a final answer on the SAM for Ukraine.

Short-range anti-aircraft missile systems are usually designed to shoot down helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles.

Nausėda noted that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Lithuania has already provided Ukraine with €647 million in security assistance.

“We are also studying the possibility of purchasing short-range anti-aircraft missile systems for Ukrainian air defense. I hope that we will have a positive result within two to three weeks and will be able to transfer these systems to the Ukrainians,” he added.

“Lithuania will continue to work with its allies to mobilize support for Ukraine. At both the European Council and NATO meetings, I always emphasize that assistance should be increased, as the current volume and speed of its provision are insufficient,” the Lithuanian president said.

He stated that the West should provide Ukraine with long-range missiles, fighter jets, and air defense systems as soon as possible.