Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umierov has acknowledged that the subsequent assembly of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, also referred to as the Ramstein Group, has already been agreed upon and can happen in February.

Supply: Umierov after the Ukraine Defence Contact Group assembly in Germany on Thursday, 9 January, as reported by European Pravda, citing Radio Svoboda (Radio Liberty)

Particulars: Umierov stated, "We’ve already famous that the subsequent Ramstein assembly will likely be held in February".

Quote: "We wish the US to stay and strengthen its presence. There are completely different codecs, as you already know. We’ve created the NSATU (NATO Safety Help and Coaching for Ukraine). A number of European nations wish to lead or co-lead this as a result of it’s finished in cooperation with Ukraine."

The minister emphasised that he sees "no points for now as a result of the subsequent Ramstein assembly has already been agreed upon".

Background:

• In opposition to the backdrop of Donald Trump's intentions to "rapidly finish the warfare", Western companions have been making ready for eventualities through which the US position in supporting Ukraine may diminish.
• Earlier, Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz speculated that the 9 January assembly may be the final within the Ramstein format.
• US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin acknowledged that the choice to take care of the format will relaxation with the subsequent administration, but it surely stays essential for Kyiv and its companions.

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