Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin, during which they discussed preparations for the Ramstein meeting and key areas of cooperation. Umerov reported this on Facebook on Thursday, January 9.

" “Had an important meeting with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, during which we discussed preparations for the meeting and key areas of cooperation,” the minister wrote.

According to Umerov, today coalition leaders are approving “road maps” for each of the eight areas of cooperation, which will fix strategic goals and key needs for military assistance to Ukraine at least until the end of 2027.

“These documents, developed and agreed upon jointly with Ukraine and partners, will become the basis for support and allocation of assistance in such areas as air defense, artillery, armored vehicles, drones, air force, maritime security and other important areas. There is a lot of work ahead,"

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Umerov met with Austin before the Ramstein meeting As is known, on January 9, the contact group on the defense of Ukraine in the Ramstein format will gather for the 25th meeting, which will take place at the airbase of the same name in Germany. President Vladimir Zelensky is expected to attend..

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