Ramstein group meeting taking place with participation of Umerov, Syrsky, Budanov – Defense Ministry

17:28, 14.02.2024 1 min read

Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov announced the beginning of the 19th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group; the meeting was also attended by Head of the Main Intelligence Agency of the Defense Ministry Kyrylo Budanov, and for the first time, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky.

According to the Defense Ministry's press service, the meeting of the Ramstein group is being held online.

"I will introduce Colonel General Oleksandr Syrsky to our partners – this is his first meeting in the Ramstein format as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," Umerov said during the meeting.

The minister also said the participants are committed to effective work.

"We will focus on increasing defense production, drones and technologies, as well as preparing for both long-term challenges and solving immediate needs. Expect good news," Umerov said.