Ukraine reached agreements on further assist packages totalling $2 billion on the Ukraine Defence Contact Group assembly on 9 January.
Supply: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a remark to journalists in Italy, as reported by Ukrinform
Quote: "I need to thank all our companions, all of the defence ministers – greater than 50 nations. We had a really productive assembly at the moment with wonderful outcomes. Extra assist packages value US$2 billion for Ukraine have been agreed upon. Plus, and this is essential, the eight functionality coalitions are actually formalised on paper, with assist from 34 nations for these strategic coalitions."
Particulars: The president additionally famous that the query of whether or not the Ramstein format would proceed had not been raised in the course of the assembly. "That’s as a result of everyone seems to be conscious that the following assembly is already scheduled for February. This platform, the place such a lot of nations come collectively, is important for us. It is necessary for its work to proceed," Zelenskyy emphasised.
Among the many vital outcomes of the Ramstein assembly, Zelenskyy highlighted the assured supply of further air defence programs.
Quote: "We’ve got affirmation and assist. Not all 19 programs, to be sincere, however a big variety of programs have been assured by our companions. We are going to work to make sure these programs are delivered as shortly as doable."
Background:
- US Protection Secretary Lloyd Austin introduced in the course of the assembly on the US airbase in Ramstein, Germany, on 9 January, that the US would supply a US$500 million navy help bundle to Ukraine.
- Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umierov confirmed that the following Ukraine Defence Contact Group assembly has already been agreed upon and may happen in February.
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