At the meeting in the format of "Ramstein", the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, welcomed partners and expressed gratitude for their support in 2025. He also announced the possibility of attracting 45 billion dollars this year, which has become a record figure in the entire history of the full-scale war. The total volume of Ukraine's defense needs in 2026 will be 120 billion dollars.
The main priorities in the defense sector highlighted by Denys Shmyhal include stable funding, air defense, support for domestic production, supply of ammunition, and the use of the PURL mechanism. The Minister of Defense also emphasized that Ukraine continues to work on restoring peace, directing efforts to limit the aggressor and expand the country's defense capabilities.