Following the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format, agreements were reached with partners on $38 billion in support for Ukraine in 2026.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported this on Facebook.
“$38 billion in support for Ukraine — for drones, air defense systems, and missiles for Patriot — this is the outcome of one of the most successful Ramstein meetings,” Fedorov noted.
According to him,
“Following Ramstein, partners confirmed one of the largest support budgets for Ukraine — $38 billion for 2026. More than $6 billion is included in specific aid packages, including over $2.5 billion for Ukrainian drones, more than $500 million for the PURL initiative, $2 billion for air defense, as well as funds for artillery ammunition, training, maritime capabilities, and other areas.”
Fedorov said that, on the President’s instruction, agreements were reached with several European partners on the urgent supply of Patriot missiles from their own stockpiles. The minister thanked partners for this initiative.
“The number will be finalized after final approval by the leadership of the respective partner countries. We expect the fastest possible delivery timelines,” Fedorov said.
Outcomes of the Ramstein meeting
- The United Kingdom is allocating £500 million for air defense and contributing £150 million to the PURL initiative. In total, it will provide £3 billion in military assistance to Ukraine in 2026.
- Germany is allocating at least €1 billion for drone procurement for Ukraine, will finance an air defense “shield” project over Ukrainian cities, and a drone assault units project within its €11.5 billion budget for assistance to Ukraine.
- Norway has allocated $7 billion in 2026, including $1.4 billion for drones, $700 million for air defense, $200 million for artillery, and $125 million for PURL.
- The Netherlands has committed to allocating at least 0.25% of GDP to Ukraine’s defense in 2026 and announced a €90 million contribution to PURL.
- Belgium will allocate €1 billion in military assistance this year.
- Sweden announced its 24th aid package worth €1.2 billion and a €100 million contribution to PURL. In total, it is allocating €3.7 billion this year.
- Denmark announced an increase in its military aid budget for Ukraine by $425 million, bringing the total to $2 billion in 2026.
- Spain will provide $1.2 billion in 2026.
- Canada is allocating $50 million to the “Danish model” and $45 million for medical support.
- Iceland is contributing $8 million to PURL 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 its GDP to support Ukraine.
- Estonia will also allocate at least 0.25% of its GDP to strengthen Ukraine’s defense.
- Australia announced a new contribution to the PURL initiative.
- Portugal announced contributions to PURL and the “Czech initiative,” as well as the transfer of armored vehicles and drones under the SAFE program.
- Türkiye will strengthen Ukraine’s air defense with its contribution.
- Slovenia announced a $5 million aid package.
“Today at the meeting, we presented to our partners for the first time our defense goals for the year, agreed upon by the President of Ukraine and our military. We came with a clear plan and specific solutions that we intend to implement together with our partners,” Fedorov said.
He expressed gratitude to every country participating in the Ramstein format for their strong new contributions to Ukraine’s defense.
