Support for Ukraine set to strengthen: Highlights of the 30th Ramstein-format meeting

During the 30th Ramstein-format meeting, Ukraine received a significant signal that global support for the country will persist and intensify.

The Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, outlined the key agreements reached at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein-format) meeting:

EU:

The commitment to provide 2 million rounds of ammunition, with 80% of this amount already accumulated.

Plans to potentially allocate €6.6 billion from the European Peace Facility for the procurement of U.S. weaponry for Ukraine.

Investments in the defense industry facilitated through the SAFE mechanism.

€4 billion expected in October and €4 billion in November to support Ukraine.

Germany:

Delivery of two Patriot systems.

A €500 million contribution to the PURL initiative.

 €300 million in funding for the procurement of Ukrainian long-range drones.

The United Kingdom:

Funding for several thousand long-range strike drones to be manufactured in the UK and delivered to Ukraine over the next 12 months.

Norway:

 Allocation of USD 8 billion to support Ukraine in 2026.

 Finalization of the contract for interceptor drones.

Supply of weapons for a brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, to be jointly equipped by the Scandinavian and Baltic countries, and the launch of a joint training center for Ukrainian military personnel.

Denmark:

Launch of a joint venture with Ukraine for the production of long-range weapons. 

Canada:

 A $500 million contribution to the PURL initiative.

 $220 million for the financing of Ukrainian drones and other forms of military assistance.

 $165 million to support the development of the Capability Coalitions.

Sweden:

 Finalization of the new 20th aid package.

Lithuania:

 A €30 million contribution to the PURL initiative.

Allocation of €30 million to fund Patriot systems to be supplied by Germany.

Czechia:

Delivery of more than 1 million rounds of ammunition in 2025.

 Delivery of more than 80 units of equipment.

 €61 million aid package in preparation.

 Training of F-16 instructor pilots.

Belgium:

 Allocation of €100 million to the PURL initiative.

 Preparation of a new military aid package.

Luxembourg:

 Joining the PURL initiative.

The Netherlands:

 €1.2 billion in assistance by the end of the year.

 €450 million for the JUMPSTART initiative to support and sustain F-16 aircraft in Ukraine.

Investments in two ‘deep strike’ projects, open for participation by other partners.

Poland:

Preparation of a new military aid package set to be delivered to Ukraine shortly.

10,000 shells of 155 mm caliber are scheduled for delivery within the next week.

Spain:

Delivery of ammunition for the IRIS-T air defense system.

Latvia:

Delivery of a €2.5 million support package.

A €5 million contribution to the PURL initiative.

 Deliveries of Patria armored personnel carriers to a brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

France:

Accelerating the execution of joint industrial projects, particularly in the areas of ammunition and drones.

Delivery of Mirage aircraft and support for Ukraine’s aviation capabilities

“I thank our partners for a productive meeting and the significant agreements reached. 

I am grateful to the United States for launching this powerful mechanism of assistance to Ukraine. Special thanks to UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey and German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius for supporting the format,” said Ukraine’s Defence Minister, Denys Shmyhal.

He further thanked NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for initiating the PURL initiative, which has become a highly effective instrument of support for Ukraine’s military. 

According to Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, NATO’s role in developing the ‘Ramstein’ format will continue to grow, particularly in coordinating efforts among partners.