The new US Secretary of Defense Hegset arrives at 'Ramstein': what is known about the meeting in Brussels.
The UK Secretary of Defense convenes a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group
The UK Secretary of Defense, John Healey, announced the convening of the 26th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in 'Ramstein' format. The meeting is scheduled for February 12 in Brussels ahead of the NATO defense ministers' meeting.
According to Politico, US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegset, also plans to attend this meeting. He will arrive at NATO headquarters. The information was provided by American officials and sources familiar with the plan.
The meeting will discuss priorities for Ukraine and support in countering Russian aggression
It has been reported that the meeting will discuss priorities for Ukraine and further international support in countering Russian aggression. This information was disclosed by the UK permanent representation to NATO.
According to Interfax-Ukraine, the Ukrainian Secretary of Defense, Rustem Umerov, will participate in the meeting.
Previously, the meetings of the Contact Group were chaired by the US and Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin. According to Politico, the United States has the potential to lead future meetings in the 'Ramstein' format.
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