Results of Ramstein-7: Air defence systems, munition and artillery for Ukraine

On November 16, a virtual meeting of the Contact Group on Defence of Ukraine, the so-called "Ramstein" format, was held.

This is the seventh meeting, which brought together representatives from about 50 countries, Defense Express reports.

During the meeting, the participants of the Contact Group announced new contributions to the defence support of Ukraine. US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin stated, during the final press conference at the Pentagon, that the seventh meeting of the Contact Group on Defence of Ukraine was very successful.

In particular, according to Austin, Sweden announced an air defence assistance package worth $287 million. Spain promised to send two additional HAWK systems and missiles to Ukraine. Canada offered a $500 million defence support package and confirmed that it remains the leading donor of winter gear and equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

In addition, Austin noted Germany's contribution to strengthening artillery capabilities in Ukraine, as well as the provision of missiles for multiple-launch rocket systems. According to him, Greece announced the transfer of 155 mm shells, and Poland announced the supply of additional ammunition for artillery and tanks, as well as short-range air defence systems.

The Pentagon chief also acknowledged the contribution of the EU countries and the UK to the important training of Ukrainian military personnel.

"These contributions will lead to great changes," the US Secretary of Defence emphasized. In this regard, he mentioned the success of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in counter-offensive operations near Kharkiv and Kherson.

Austin stressed that the member states of the Contact Group would continue to work closely to provide Ukraine with more critical equipment and weapons.