Allies approve ‘roadmaps’ in eight areas of support through 2027 — Umerov

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov began work at the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format on Jan. 9, the Defense Ministry’s press service of Ukraine reported.

Umerov already held an important meeting with Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin, during which they discussed preparations for the session and key areas of cooperation.

The minister noted that leaders of the coalitions are approving “roadmaps” for each of the eight cooperation areas today, outlining strategic goals and Ukraine’s key military assistance needs at least until the end of 2027.

According to him, documents developed and agreed upon by Kyiv and its partners will form the basis for support and aid allocation in areas such as air defense, artillery, armored vehicles, drones, air forces, maritime security, and more.

“There’s a lot of work ahead,” Umerov stressed.

The 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, set to take place in Germany, will be the last before Donald Trump returns to the White House. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will participate in the meeting.

On Jan. 8, Poland’s Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said that the Jan. 9 Ramstein-format session might be the last of its kind.

In November 2024, Umerov emphasized the importance of continuing the Ramstein format for Ukraine and expressed hope for sustained support under the Donald Trump administration.