Ramstein format

Next Ramstein-format meeting set for Dec. 16

The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format will take place on Dec. 16, Germany’s Defense Ministry told Suspilne.

12 December 2025, 06:54 PM

Shmyhal arrives in London for Ramstein-format meeting

Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal arrived in London on Sept. 9 to take part in a meeting held in the Ramstein format, he announced on Telegram.

9 September 2025, 06:58 PM

Mark Rutte calls on NATO to increase U.S. arms purchases for Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged allied defense ministers to purchase more U.S. weapons to support Ukraine, NATO said after online Ramstein-format meeting on July 21.

22 July 2025, 01:46 PM

Ukraine preparing joint defense production plans with partners, says President Zelenskyy

Following a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is preparing a decision to support joint defense production with its partners, announcing the move in his evening address on June 4.

5 June 2025, 11:19 AM

German defense minister announces major new military aid package for Ukraine

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a significant new package of military aid for Ukraine at the latest meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, also known as the Ramstein format, Interfax-Ukraine reported on April 11.

11 April 2025, 01:36 PM

Norway joins international drone coalition for Ukraine as aid efforts expand

Norway has joined the international drone coalition supporting Ukraine, the Norwegian Ministry of Defense announced on Feb. 15 via its X social media page.

16 February 2025, 05:46 PM

North Korean losses in Russia’s war against Ukraine reach 4,000 soldiers, Zelenskyy says

The number of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine has reached 4,000, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during the 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

9 January 2025, 03:00 PM

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.

9 January 2025, 12:31 PM

Ukraine defense group may hold final Ramstein-format meeting

The meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, also known as the Ramstein format, could be the last of its kind, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said during a press conference on Jan. 8, 300 Polityka reported.

8 January 2025, 04:31 PM

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