Fedorov: Following Ramstein, partners confirm $38 bln budget for Ukraine support
Following the results of the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG, known as the Ramstein format), partners confirmed one of the largest budgets for supporting Ukraine - $38 billion for 2026, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
"Following the Ramstein meeting, partners confirmed one of the largest budgets to support Ukraine — $38 billion for 2026. More than $6 billion in specific aid packages, including more than $2.5 billion for Ukrainian drones, over $500 million for PURL, $2 billion for air defense, as well as funds for artillery ammunition, training, maritime capabilities and other areas," he wrote on Telegram.
According to Fedorov, Ukraine also agreed with several European partners on the urgent delivery of Patriot missiles from their stockpiles. The quantity will be finalized after final approval by the leadership of the respective countries.
The minister summarized agreements with partners following the Ramstein meeting.
Britain is allocating GBP 500 million ($680 million) for air defense and contributing GBP 150 million ($204 million) to the PURL initiative, with the country providing a total of GBP 3 billion ($4.08 billion) in military aid to Ukraine in 2026.
Germany is allocating at least EUR 1 billion ($1.08 billion) for the purchase of drones for Ukraine, will finance an air defense "dome" project over Ukrainian cities and a drone-assault units project within its EUR 11.5 billion ($13.63 billion) aid budget for Ukraine.
Norway allocated $7 billion in 2026, of which $1.4 billion is for drones, $700 million for air defense, $200 million for artillery, $125 million for PURL.
The Netherlands committed to allocate at least 0.25% of GDP for Ukraine’s defense in 2026 and announced a contribution of 90 million euros ($106.65 million) to PURL.
Belgium will allocate EUR 1 billion ($1.08 billion) for military aid this year.
Sweden announced its 24th aid package worth EUR 1.2 billion ($1.42 billion) and a contribution of EUR 100 million ($118.50 million) to PURL. Overall, it is allocating EUR 3.7 billion ($4.38 billion) for this year.
Denmark announced an increase in its military aid budget for Ukraine by $425 million to $2 billion total in 2026. Spain is providing $1.2 billion in 2026.
Canada is allocating $50 million for the "Danish model" and $45 million for medical support. Iceland is contributing $8 million to the PURL initiative and allocating $2.4 million for weapons procurement through the NSATU trust fund.
Lithuania is allocating $265 million this year. Latvia will provide at least 0.25% of GDP to support Ukraine. Estonia will also direct at least 0.25% of its own GDP to strengthening Ukraine’s defense.
Australia announced a new contribution to the PURL initiative. Portugal announced contributions to PURL and the "Czech initiative," transfer of armored vehicles and drones under the SAFE program.
Turkey will strengthen Ukrainian air defense with its contribution. Slovenia announced an aid package of $5 million.
"Today at the meeting, we presented our defense goals for the year to partners for the first time, approved by the president of Ukraine and our military. We came with a clear plan and concrete decisions that we plan to implement together with our partners. I am grateful to every country that is part of the Ramstein format. Thank you for the new strong contributions to our defense," Fedorov said.
