Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leaders of Finland, Great Britain, Italy, the EC, and NATO in Washington. They coordinated their positions before the start of negotiations with US President Donald Trump.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived at the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington. He will join Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned allies about the need to support the US President's efforts for peace. She also argues with French President Emmanuel Macron over the location of a trilateral Putin-Zelensky-Trump meeting.
The US President will hold a one-on-one meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, and then representatives of the EU and NATO will join them. A joint working dinner and discussions in an expanded format are planned.
European leaders held a second conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky without the participation of US President Donald Trump. This happened after the first joint conversation, where Trump discussed negotiations with Putin in Alaska.
Donald Trump held a conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky with the participation of US representatives. Later, leaders of a number of European countries and NATO joined them; the discussion was not easy.
Germany will allocate $500 million for military equipment and ammunition for Ukraine as part of the new NATO PURL initiative. This aid will be supplied by the United States.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced unity in the desire to end Russia's war against Ukraine after an online summit with Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders.
President Zelenskyy is in Berlin, where he will meet with Chancellor Merz. After that, a video conference will take place with the participation of European leaders, NATO Secretary General Rutte, and US President Trump.
Serhiy Leshchenko, advisor to the Head of the President's Office, stated that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska would be symbolic. He emphasized that geostrategic decisions would not be made there.
According to the NATO Secretary General, Trump will meet with Putin in Alaska on August 15 to test his seriousness about ending the war in Ukraine. Arms supplies to Ukraine will continue regardless of the outcome of the negotiations.
President Zelenskyy announced a series of negotiations with European leaders and has already spoken with the NATO Secretary General. Discussions include a ceasefire, the format of a leaders' meeting, and long-term security.
Ukraine has received over a billion dollars from European partners — NATO members — for the purchase of American weapons. This indicates the implementation of the decisions of the Hague Summit of the Alliance.
Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are allocating $486 million for the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine. This will increase the potential for protecting lives and serves as an example for other NATO countries.
The three countries will finance a package of equipment and ammunition supplies for Ukraine worth $500 million. This is happening under NATO's new initiative "Ukraine Priority Needs List."
The Netherlands fully finances the first military aid package to Ukraine worth $500 million as part of NATO's new PURL initiative. Other Alliance countries will provide similar aid packages on a regular basis.
The USA and NATO are initiating a new PURL mechanism for the rapid supply of weapons to Ukraine. It provides for the financing of American arms supplies through voluntary contributions from member countries.
The Netherlands is providing Ukraine with a military aid package worth 500 million euros as part of a US initiative. It will include American weapons and missiles for Patriot systems.
The US and European NATO countries are creating a new mechanism for supplying military aid to Ukraine using funds from European members of the Alliance. Ukraine will form lists of needs for $500 million, and NATO allies will decide who will pay for or donate items from the list.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that NATO and the US estimate Russia and China's readiness for open confrontation with the West by 2027. He received this information from the Commander of NATO's Allied Forces in Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich.
Lithuania plans to allocate up to 30 million euros for the purchase of American long-range Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine. This decision is part of an agreement under which European NATO members will buy American weapons for Kyiv.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with Alexus Hrynkevych the situation at the front and the US and NATO plan for Ukraine to receive air defense systems paid for by Europe. Syrskyi thanked Trump and Rutte for the prompt delivery of air defense systems, which are already on their way.
This will increase the burden on Ukraine's state budget, whose deficit exceeded 20% of GDP last year.
US President's Special Envoy Keith Kellogg, during his visit to Kyiv, discussed with the Ukrainian side the necessary weapons, including Patriot systems, and joint arms production. The visit took place in the context of agreements between the leaders of the US and Ukraine, confirming the continuation of high-level dialogue.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte summarized the results of the Ramstein meeting and coordinated further work. They discussed a new initiative to purchase American weapons, including Patriot systems, for Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will not join NATO now, but can receive additional funding from the Alliance for its army and military motivation. He emphasized the need to focus on obtaining funds for drones and for the military, leveraging the readiness of the US and key European leaders to strengthen Ukraine within the framework of 5% defense spending.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Ramstein participants continue to work closely to support Ukraine, including through a new initiative that provides allies with access to purchase American equipment through the Alliance. This initiative will allow European NATO countries to purchase American weapons, including Patriot systems, for further transfer to Ukraine.
People's Deputy Fedir Venislavsky stated that Ukraine has a chance to receive a certain number of air defense systems in a short time, although not all of the announced 15-17 complexes. The US has allowed European partners to purchase and transfer air defense systems to Ukraine, which will speed up the process.
Germany plans to transfer a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, which is currently being produced by Raytheon. The delivery is expected no earlier than in 6-8 months, as the system is still in production.
The 29th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the "Ramstein" format will be held online on Monday, July 21. Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal will hold talks with G7 defense ministers.
