Lithuanian president visits kindergarten in Irpin, completely rebuilt at Lithuanian expense

As part of his visit to Ukraine, Gitanas Nausėda, the Lithuanian President, visited a kindergarten in Irpin, which was badly damaged during the first month of the large-scale invasion by Russia and was restored at Lithuanian expense.

Source: Gitanas Nausėda on Twitter; European Pravda

Details: Kindergarten Ruta was officially opened after restoration on the Independence Day of Ukraine. 

Quote: "The appalling war crimes committed here didn't break Ukrainian determination to live in freedom and peace, to fight for the future of their children," Gitanas Nausėda said. 

Details: As reported by Ukrinform, the restoration work lasted 6.5 months, and the project budget was about €4.5 million. Lithuania fully funded the restoration.  

The Lithuanian delegation and representatives of local authorities examined the kindergarten after repairs. It has play areas with new toys, a kitchen, sports grounds, a bomb shelter, an alert system, a fire alarm system and video surveillance.

Background: Gitanas Nausėda has been visiting Ukraine since 23 August, when he participated in the Crimean Platform summit. 

On Independence Day, the Lithuanian President congratulated Ukrainians on the holiday on Sophia Square in Kyiv and delivered his speech completely in Ukrainian. 

Lithuania also announced the next batch of military assistance worth €41 million on the occasion of the Independence Day of Ukraine. 

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