Ukraine and NATO advance efforts to ensure steady supplies of air defense assets

Ukraine and its NATO partners are advancing efforts to strengthen air defense.

During the meeting, Minister of Defence Mykhailo Fedorov discussed with NATO Senior Representative in Ukraine Patrick Turner and NSATU Commander Lieutenant General Curtis A. Buzzard ways to ensure additional missile supplies for air defense systems.

Mykhailo Fedorov expressed gratitude to the United States and other NATO partners for their sustained support, emphasizing that deliveries of U.S. weapons remain critically important for protecting the lives of Ukrainians.

Air defense and the stability of supplies

Particular attention was given to ensuring steady supplies of missiles for air defense systems. The Minister highlighted the role of the PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) in enabling missile supplies for Patriot systems, a key factor in protecting Ukrainian cities during the winter period.

Ukraine expects this mechanism to continue operating and to ensure steady supplies.

Support from partners and implementation of the War Plan

The Minister of Defence emphasized the importance of support from NATO member states on a bilateral basis.

This support is essential for achieving the objectives of the War Plan and ensuring the resilience of the Defence Forces.

New areas of cooperation

Mykhailo Fedorov also briefed partners on the key changes the Ministry of Defence is implementing. These include projects to enhance interoperability with NATO, as well as large-scale initiatives to increase the effectiveness of the Defence Forces and support combat brigades.

A particular focus is the development of cooperation in the information and cognitive domain.

The parties also discussed preparations for the next Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting in the “Ramstein” format.