Ukraine’s key Ramstein defense talks on hold after Biden cancels Germany trip
A meeting in Germany's Ramstein has been postponed after US President Joe Biden canceled his trip to focus on Hurricane Milton preparations.
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Ramstein meetings may be postponed, sources say
The Ramstein format meeting on Ukraine's defense may be postponed asto US officials canceled their visit due to Hurricane Milton's approach to the US.
Biden postpones trip to Ramstein in Germany due to hurricane threat
A planned presentation of Ukraine's "victory plan" to allies has been disrupted as President Biden cancels his trip to Germany due to domestic weather concerns.
Bloomberg: Scholz, Biden, Macron, and Starmer to meet on 12 Oct for crucial Ukraine talks
The leaders will then join a Ukraine Contact Group summit at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, with Biden at the helm.
Zelenskyy to pitch “Victory Plan” again at Ramstein meeting
President Zelenskyy's recent US trip to present Ukraine's "victory plan" failed to achieve concrete results, leaving Ukraine in an uncertain position regarding future support, WP says.
Zelenskyy to present “victory plan” at Ramstein meeting in October
President Zelenskyy's victory plan, previously discussed with US officials, will be formally presented to over 50 allied nations in October.
Biden to lead a Ramstein-format meeting on 12 October in Germany
President Joe Biden will lead a crucial meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany soon, following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in DC.
Spain bolsters Ukraine’s defense with HAWK battery and joins IT and Maritime support coalitions
Spain has announced new support for Ukraine's defense efforts, including the immediate donation of a HAWK anti-aircraft battery and joining two international coalitions backing Ukraine.
US new military aid package for Ukraine includes ammunition for artillery and air defense
The package announced on 6 September 2024 also includes an unspecified number of M113 APCs, Bradley IFVs, boats, and infantry weapons.
US General Brown urges allies to support Ukraine’s military industry at Ramstein meeting in Germany
He stressed the need for continued efforts in providing essential equipment and training to bolster Ukraine’s military industry amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Ukraine to receive 77 Leopard 1 tanks and 12 PzH2000 howitzers, German Defense Minister Pistorius says
Germany will send 12 Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers, and with European partners, deliver 77 Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine, German Defense Minister Pistorius said at Ramstein. Six howitzers are scheduled for delivery this year, with the remaining six in 2025.
US announces $250 million military aid package for Ukraine
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the new military aid package for Ukraine at Ramstein meeting. The package addresses priority needs, including air defense and ammunition.
UK announces 650 air-defense missiles for Ukraine at Ramstein meeting
UK Defense Secretary John Healey announced a $213 million package for 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles to bolster Ukraine's air defenses at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting. He stressed continued support and urged allies to maintain equipment supplies for Ukraine's war effort.
US announces 24th Ramstein meeting take place on 6 September
The US Secretary of Defense will convene the 24th gathering of the Ramstein group on 6 September, which oversees the supply of weapons to Ukraine.
Reuters: Putin cannot dictate Ukraine’s peace terms, claims Lloyd Austin in Brussels
His remarks came as Ukraine prepares for a Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Reuters: Stoltenberg claims NATO adapts its nuclear arsenal to Russia’s threats
On 12 June, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the alliance's efforts to address current security threats, citing Russia's "dangerous" nuclear rhetoric.
Ukraine Defense Contact Group to discuss strengthening air defense and drone coalition in Brussels, says Lloyd Austin
The members of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group aim to provide robust support to Ukraine.
The NYT: US debates relaxing restrictions on Ukraine’s use of its weapons to strike targets inside Russia
Amid ongoing discussions, the US might permit Ukraine to strike Russian targets with American weapons.
Germany’s air defense initiative for Ukraine supported by 12 countries, almost €1 bn raised
Germany's air defense initiative for Ukraine, launched in April 2024, has raised almost €1 billion with support from 12 countries to procure and deliver air defense systems.
Pentagon announces date of next Ramstein meeting: 20 May
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (also known as the ''Ramstein'' format) will be held on 20 May.
