Nordic and Baltic countries launch joint initiative to train and arm Ukrainian soldiers under Norway’s lead
A formal pact signed in Brussels kicks off a multinational effort to prepare Ukrainian forces and supply brigade-scale weaponry.
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Ukraine to build German Lynx infantry vehicles and repair Leopard tanks under new deal
The freshly signed agreement covers high-end defense tech, training programs, and support for Ukrainian-made combat systems.
Dutch pledge new Patriot air defense for Ukraine — but US delay blocks German shipment
Chancellor Merz said Germany cannot transfer systems until the US confirms its delivery.
Berlin denies Trump’s claim that Patriots are en route to Ukraine
Germany's Defense Ministry says it has no knowledge of any Patriot systems being shipped out.
UK and Germany to lead next Ramstein meeting without US leadership
The Ukraine Defense Contact Group will convene at NATO headquarters on 4 June under continued British and German leadership
Germany to deliver 370,000 artillery shells, six wheeled howitzers to Ukraine in 2025
The EU will compensate for at least "a good part of the American support" if there's political will, Maj-Gen Freuding says.
Trump team eyes lend-lease military aid to pressure both Ukraine and Russia, says political expert
Trump's team considers lend-lease military aid format for Ukraine as both incentive and pressure point in future peace negotiations with Russia, while NATO readies backup plan, explained Volodymyr Fesenko.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine defense backers to convene 19 March amid artillery ammo crunch
The US-led "Ramstein" contact group of around 50 nations backing Ukraine's defense will convene on March 19 to discuss fulfilling Kyiv's military needs amid Ukraine's artillery ammunition shortage.
US Defense Secretary urges Ramstein Group to “dig deep” on Ukraine support
Austin urged partners to send additional interceptors to counter Russia's air attacks while NATO head pledged long-term backing; Spain, Canada, Germany unveiled new military aid offerings.
Defense Minister: next Ramstein format meeting to be held on 17-24 September
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, discussing weapon supplies to Ukraine, is to be held from 17 to 24 September, Ukraine's Defense Minister says.