Ukraine is Ready: Umerov Made a Loud Statement Ahead of Ramstein.

Today, February 12, in Brussels, the meeting of the Contact Group for the Defense of Ukraine in the 'Ramstein' format began for the first Time under the chairmanship of the United Kingdom.

This was reported by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov on his Facebook page.

Umerov noted that this is an important stage in strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and coordinating further actions of allies.

For the first time, the meeting is chaired by my colleague and friend John Healey, the UK Secretary of State for Defense. Also participating is the new US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth,' said the minister.

At the same time, he said that during the meeting, the following issues will be discussed:

• Stable and timely supply of military aid in 2025.
• Accelerating the provision of critical weapons - air defense, aviation, munitions.
• Investments in the defense industry in Ukraine and joint projects with European partners.

Additionally, among the planned topics are long-term projects such as expanding defense production in Ukraine, financing the Ukrainian defense industry, and creating new enterprises. As well as increasing the volume of arms supplies through the capabilities of the European defense industry.

Umerov also stated that in addition to participating in 'Ramstein', he has planned bilateral meetings with the defense ministers of allies to discuss strengthening military cooperation.

'Ukraine is ready for negotiations to end the war. But a just and lasting peace is only possible when Ukraine is strong on the battlefield,' he emphasized.

The minister reminded that this week, meetings of the Ukraine-NATO Council at the level of defense ministers and the Munich Security Conference will also take place.

Earlier, President Zelensky announced the start of important negotiations for peace.