President Zelenskyy announced agreements on receiving additional F-16 fighter jets. The key issue remains the urgent training of pilots for their use.
At the "Ramstein" meeting, partners announced support packages worth over $2. 5 billion. Among the results are over $1 billion for the PURL program, $500 million for long-range munitions, and $1 billion for Ukrainian drones and missiles.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov demonstrated to his German colleague Boris Pistorius the results of the attack on Moscow on June 18. Footage of Ukrainian drones over the Russian capital has appeared online.
Mykhailo Fedorov stated that last month was a record for de-occupied territories. He also reported an increase in the number of enemies destroyed per square kilometer.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine reported the announcement of a $1 billion aid package at the "Ramstein" meeting. At the same time, the Netherlands will transfer about 700 cruise missiles, and the total amount of aid could reach $4 billion.
Russia loses 30,000 soldiers killed and seriously wounded in Ukraine every month. Zelenskyy stated this at Ramstein and announced an increase in enemy losses.
The President called on NATO countries to remove restrictions on cooperation and strengthen Ukraine's integration. He emphasized the importance of Ukrainian experience.
Ukraine will make a request for $20 billion at the Ramstein meeting on June 18. The funds are needed to consolidate the advantage over Russia on the battlefield.
Oleksiy Sobolev called on the US to increase pressure on Russia and restrict access to Western components. Sanctions have already deprived the aggressor of hundreds of billions of dollars.
Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles, causing deaths and injuring 100 people. The President demands the fulfillment of promises regarding air defense.
Partners are allocating over $5. 5 billion for air defense systems and drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Germany, Britain, and other countries have announced large-scale aid packages.
The Minister of Defense announced a Ramstein meeting in June and a closed meeting of deputy ministers. The parties will discuss the PURL mechanism and supply schedules.
Britain has announced its largest aid package, which includes 120,000 attack and reconnaissance UAVs. Deliveries have already begun as part of a £3 billion support package.
Following the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense, 17 countries announced new support totaling $38 billion. The aid includes funds for drones, air defense, and missiles for Patriot.
Ukraine's partners have announced a new defense support package worth $38 billion. The priority remains strengthening the air defense system and interceptor missiles.
Ukraine intends to increase technological pressure on the enemy after restricting Russian troops' access to Starlink. Minister Fedorov stated that this is just the beginning, and such actions have already yielded results.
Ukraine will soon announce decisions regarding the first manufacturers to receive permission to export weapons. The priority remains to provide for the Defense Forces and scale up drone production.
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal called on partners to invest 0. 25% of GDP in Ukraine's defense to cover $60 billion out of the $120 billion needed for military purposes. An alternative is a loan secured by frozen Russian assets to finance the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal stated that the Defense Forces need more drones to hold the front line. Ukraine will be able to produce up to 10 million drones by 2026 if partners provide the necessary funding.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal emphasized Ukraine's need for additional air defense systems and guided missiles during the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense. This is due to the continuation of Russia's air terror, which in September launched more than 5,600 attack drones and 180 missiles.
The 11th meeting of the IT Coalition in Stockholm will accelerate technology procurement for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and increase funding for digital projects. Since September 2023, the coalition has raised over 1.2 billion euros for the development of technological capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Germany is initiating a new "deep strike" program and strengthening support for the procurement of long-range drones with the Ukrainian defense industry. Contracts worth 300 million euros have been signed for the supply of thousands of Ukrainian drones of various types.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot defense assistance to Ukraine, particularly strengthening air defense. The parties also discussed joint defense production, including the manufacturing of drones in Ukraine.
The UK Secretary of State for Defence will initiate a "50-day campaign" to arm Ukraine at the Ramstein meeting to force Putin to the negotiating table. This initiative supports Donald Trump's proposal for an ultimatum to Russia by September 2.
As of June 17, no enemy ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. There are three enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of cruise missiles.
Ukraine is preparing solutions to support joint defense production with partners. This is long-term security and guarantees against Russian aggression, Zelenskyy emphasized following the results of "Ramstein".
In 2025, security assistance to Ukraine from partners will exceed the figures of previous years. Great Britain will allocate 350 million pounds for drones, Germany - 5 billion euros for weapons.
The German Defense Minister stressed the importance of supporting Ukraine in the war, noting that peace is possible only on the conditions of its freedom and sovereignty. Russia is defeated because Ukrainians are defending their land.
The German Minister of Defense reported on the likely holding of the next "Ramstein" meeting at the end of March - beginning of April. The decision will be made at the "Group of Five" meeting in Paris.
The regular meeting of the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine has begun in Brussels. The meeting was chaired for the first time by the UK Defense Minister John Healey, and the new head of the Pentagon, Pete Hageseth, is also present.
