The Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG), also known as the „Ramstein Group”, consists of countries that support Ukraine in their war effort against Russia. Over 50 countries are a part of the group, including all NATO members.
According to Ukraine’s Defence Ministry, Germany declared new deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles, F-16 aircraft, and drone purchases.
The United Kingdom will assign GBP 100 million (EUR 116 million) towards the delivery of U.S. weapons through the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL). The UK also declared to supply 95,000 drones and tens of thousands of longer-range artillery shells by the end of the year.
The Netherlands announced that USD 300 million (EUR 256 million) will be provided for the „Drone Line” project. Estonia is set to continue its support in 2027, contributing at least an equivalent of 0.25% of the country’s GDP.
A USD 200 million (EUR 172 million) support package from Norway will be used for Patriot missiles. Lithuania will also pay its USD 10 million (EUR 9 million) contribution to the PURL.
Spain declared donating EUR 2 million for fuel through NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency, plus air-defence missiles and artillery ammunition, while Sweden will contribute USD 28 million (EUR 24 million), including USD 14 million (EUR 12 million) for PURL.
“The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine thanks all partners who support the defence of Ukraine and help strengthen its Defence Forces on the battlefield”, the ministry announced.
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Source: PAP