Today’s meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (the Ramstein format) was successful and confirmed the partners’ continued commitment to supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
This was stated by Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov following the meeting in Brussels, as reported by a Ukrinform correspondent.
“Today, as promised, we held a productive meeting. Delegations from 50 countries discussed priorities and budgets for 2025. Security assistance will continue. Air defense, interceptors, artillery, ammunition, and armored vehicles were prioritized, and we received very strong aid packages. We heard from everyone present that they will continue this assistance — this year and in the years to come,” emphasized Ukraine’s Defense Minister.
He also described the bilateral meetings with the U.S. Secretary of Defense and European partners as “productive.”
The Ukrainian minister did not specify the time and location of the next Ramstein meeting, noting that the matter is still being discussed.
As previously reported, the meeting in Brussels, with the participation of NATO defense ministers and Ukraine, was part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Tomorrow, NATO officials will hold a North Atlantic Council meeting and an informal Ukraine-NATO defense ministers’ meeting.
Source: Umerov summarizes aid packages following Ramstein meeting
