During the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), which will take place on January 9 at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, it is planned to identify Ukraine's key defense needs to ensure its deterrent capability until 2027. .

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will travel from Washington to Ramstein Air Base for this important meeting, during which he will discuss pressing issues in support of Ukraine with secretaries of defense and military leaders from around the world.. .

According to representatives of the US Department of Defense, the meeting will be devoted to ensuring the continuous supply of critical resources to Ukraine, including air defense systems, artillery ammunition, armored vehicles and the development of the defense industrial base. .

The Pentagon recalls that the UDCG was created in April 2022 at the initiative of Lloyd Austin in response to Russian aggression against Ukraine. . . .

Roadmaps developed within coalitions aim to provide donors with a clear understanding of Ukraine's needs and long-term planning opportunities. .

“We are confident that the collective work within the UDCG and the high level of interaction with European partners will ensure the sustainability of this group,” the Pentagon spokesman said. .

Since UDCG's founding, U.S. allies and partners have provided more than $126 billion in security support to Ukraine. .

Let us remind you that in the Russian Engels there are reports of explosions and fire. . .