New "Ramstein" in London: Shmyhal reveals key agenda items
A new "Ramstein" meeting kicks off in London on September 9, where Ukraine will discuss military aid with its partners.
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Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal
The team from Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has arrived in London for the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in the "Ramstein" format. Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal outlined its goals and expectations.
Shmyhal shared this in a post online on September 9.
The Defense Minister highlighted Ukraine's key priorities as:
- ensuring uninterrupted military and financial assistance,
- strengthening air defense capabilities,
- advancing joint production in the defense-industrial complex.
"To achieve this, we will conduct a series of negotiations with officials from partner countries, as well as with private manufacturers. We expect enhanced support and the launch of new projects to bolster the security of Ukraine and all of Europe," Shmyhal stated.
The "Ramstein" meeting is set to begin on September 9 at 17:15 Kyiv time. The session will take place in an online format. Among those expected to attend are UK Defense Secretary John Healey, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.