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Next Ramstein-format meeting scheduled for April 15

Mykhailo Fedorov, Minister of Defence of Ukraine, and Sergiy Boyev, Deputy Minister of Defence for European Integration, during a phone conversation with Germany’s Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius
Focus of the defence ministers’ discussion: preparations for the Ramstein-format meeting

Ukraine’s Minister of Defence Mykhailo Fedorov held a phone call with Germany’s Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius. The sides discussed preparations for the next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), scheduled for April 15.

Preparing for the Ramstein-format meeting

At the next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Ukraine will present an update on the implementation of the War Plan aimed at bringing russia to peace.

Ukraine will outline priority areas of cooperation to partners, including strengthening air defence, developing unmanned systems, and enhancing data and technology exchange.

Ukraine is proposing a mutually beneficial model of cooperation, under which allies gain access to combat data and Ukrainian-made systems.

This includes, in particular, experience in developing an integrated system for countering Shahed-type drones.

Joint projects with Germany

Ukraine and Germany are preparing several joint projects for implementation in the near future.

This includes, in particular:

  • a significant strengthening of air defence systems;
  • additional funding for deep-strike and middle-strike drones;
  • the development of joint technological solutions.

The parties also discussed prospects for cooperation in developing innovative laser weapon systems.

Strengthening air defence

The Minister of Defence of Ukraine thanked Boris Pistorius for important support. He particularly highlighted Germany’s role in protecting the lives of Ukrainians and Ukraine’s infrastructure during the winter period. Germany’s contributions, including the supply of PAC-3 missiles, were critical to repelling russian attacks.

Mykhailo Fedorov also expressed gratitude for support to other projects, such as the ‘Czech initiative’ and the development of drone assault units.

Data exchange and new cooperation formats

Special attention during the conversation was given to data exchange.

Ukraine possesses a unique dataset of combat data, and cooperation with Germany in this area is expected to be strengthened in the near term.

Data exchange opens up new opportunities for technological development and strengthening the defence capabilities of both countries.

Mykhailo Fedorov expressed gratitude to Boris Pistorius for his personal leadership and sustained support for Ukraine.

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