The European Union approved €115 million in funding on September 15, 2026, to upgrade the Port of Klaipeda in Lithuania into a NATO naval facility near Russia's border. The investment reflects European priorities for strengthening defense infrastructure in the Baltic region.
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"Few projects illustrate Europe's priorities as clearly as the Port of Klaipeda," EIB Vice-President Karl Nehammer said.
KYIV INDEPENDENT: EU approves $115 million to turn Baltic port near Russia into NATO naval hub https:// kyivindependent.com/eu-approve s-115-million-to-turn-baltic-port-near-russia-into-nato-naval-hub/ "Few projects illustrate Europe's priorities as clearly as the Port of Klaipeda," EIB Vice-President Karl Nehammer said. # Ukraine