Air defence and PURL contributions: Ukraine, NATO, the United Kingdom and Germany coordinate support priorities ahead of the Ramstein-format meeting

At the next Ramstein-format meeting, Ukraine expects new substantial contributions from partners to strengthen air defence, as well as additional support for the PURL programme.

Mykhailo Fedorov, Minister of Defence of Ukraine, and Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General, took part in a joint conversation with John Healey, Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom, and Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defence of Germany.

The parties coordinated key support priorities for Ukraine. In particular, coordination with partner countries is ongoing to urgently secure additional air defence assets, including interceptors, to protect Ukraine’s skies.

The parties also addressed funding for the PURL programme. Ukraine is counting on additional contributions under this initiative in 2026 to support the procurement of critically important U.S.-manufactured weapons.

The parties also discussed the potential allocation of resources from the European Union’s €90 billion support package to Ukraine’s priority defence needs.

Meeting participants noted that 2025 was Ukraine’s most productive year in terms of international support, with assistance reaching $45 billion. In 2026, partners are committed to ensuring an even higher level of support.