Sergiy Boyev discusses Ukraine's priority objectives for 2025 and U.S. assistance with representatives of the United States National Security Council

Deputy Minister of Defence for European Integration, Sergiy Boyev, held discussions with the U.S. representatives on security assistance plans for 2025 and collaboration on joint projects.

Ahead of the Contact Group meeting on Assistance to Ukraine, scheduled to take place in Germany, a U.S. delegation led by Winfield Swanton, who is responsible for Ukrainian affairs at the U.S. National Security Council, arrived in Kyiv. 

One of the primary topics of the meeting was reviewing the outcomes of U.S. assistance to Ukraine in 2024 and planning the collaboration between the Defense Ministries' teams for 2025. 

Ukraine's priority objectives for 2025 focus on bolstering the Defense Forces along the front line, enhancing the combat capabilities of military units, strengthening air defense, and advancing the defense industry. To achieve these objectives, it is essential to understand the scope of further assistance from partners. 

The parties discussed the progress of previously announced U.S. investments in Ukrainian UAV production and the advancement of other defense industry joint projects. Particular emphasis was placed on further U.S. assistance in providing specific types of weapons and ammunition. The parties also coordinated their positions on Ukraine's needs and the capabilities of the United States.