Next Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting scheduled for 15 April

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has discussed preparations for the next meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (also known as the Ramstein format), scheduled for 15 April, during a phone call with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius.

Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The ministry said that at the upcoming Ramstein meeting, Ukraine will present updates on the implementation of the War Plan aimed at forcing Russia towards peace.

Partners will be presented with priority areas of cooperation, particularly strengthening air defence, developing unmanned systems and expanding data and technology exchange.

Quote: "Ukraine proposes a mutually beneficial model of cooperation. Within this framework, allies gain access to battlefield data and Ukrainian-produced systems. This includes, in particular, experience in building a comprehensive system to counter Shahed-type drones."

Background:

• The previous meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group took place on 12 February at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
• At that meeting, UK Defence Secretary John Healey said allies had pledged US$35 billion in military assistance to Ukraine in 2026.
• Pistorius pledged additional PAC-3 interceptor missiles for Ukraine.

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