Ramstein-format meeting and Ukraine-NATO Council: date and schedule
Kyiv • UNN
On October 15, a large-scale meeting in the Ramstein format and the Ukraine-NATO Council with the participation of defense ministers are planned. The day's program includes statements, meetings, press conferences, and a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense.
On Wednesday, October 15, a large-scale meeting in the "Ramstein" format and the Ukraine-NATO Council will take place with the participation of defense ministers from a number of states. The day's program was announced by the official NATO website, UNN writes.
What is planned for October 15:
- 7:30 AM – arrival of ministers and statements;
- 8:00 AM – NATO Secretary General's statement;
- 8:30 AM – speeches by the NATO Secretary General and the US Secretary of Defense;
- 9:00 AM – meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the ministerial level;
- 12:05 PM – official photo of the ministers;
- 12:30 PM – informal NATO-Ukraine Council (not for media);
- 2:15 PM – press conference of the NATO Secretary General;
- 3:00 PM – meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group;
- 5:00 PM – speech by the NATO Secretary General and the Minister of Defense of Ukraine;
- 5:40 PM – joint press conference.
Earlier, UNN wrote that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. They discussed countering Russian provocations, filling the PURL initiative with new contributions, and further cooperation.