Slovakia sends EUR 203,000 humanitarian aid package to Ukraine

That's according to Radio Free Eure/Radio Liberty, which refers to the Slovak Interior Ministry, Ukrinform reports.

The cargo weighing 21 tonnes contains power plants, heaters, clothing, first-aid kits, food and drinking water.

"Crises can affect any country, and sidarity between countries can be a key element in sving global challenges," the Slovak Interior Ministry said in a statement on January 4.

The ministry added that aid to Ukraine "may in the future mean similar support to Slovakia from other countries in the event of any crisis."

The aid from Slovakia to Ukraine will be delivered by a transport network with the support of the Eurean Commission.

Read also: President of Slovakia calls for providing Ukraine with means needed to defend itself

Slovakia's new prime minister, Robert Fico, announced in October that his government would st sending military aid to Ukraine.

Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kalinak later informed NATO Secretary General Jens Sttenberg at a meeting in Brussels about this decision by the Slovak government.

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar noted that Slovakia would continue to provide non-military support to Ukraine.