Portugal has joined the "Czech Initiative" and will put €100 million towards the purchase of large-calibre artillery ammunition for Ukraine.

"Given Portugal's commitment to supporting the protection of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity in accordance with internationally recognised borders, as well as the United Nations Charter and international law, the Council of Ministers today approved a resolution authorising the allocation of funds for this purpose of up to €100 million," the Ministry of Defence of Portugal stated.

The ministry also stated that the assistance provided through this joint initiative supplements the military assistance that Portugal has been providing to Ukraine "since the first hour of the Russian invasion."