President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the participants of the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine (in the "Ramstein" format) from Kryvyi Rih, where a ballistic missile struck a few days ago. The President emphasized that Russia is the only reason for this war, because today is exactly one month since Russia rejected the US proposal for a complete and unconditional ceasefire. The head of state said that Ukraine needs ten air defense systems that the free world has, so political decisions are needed to make these systems work for the sake of peace, reports UNN.
I am grateful for today's meeting and for the "Ramstein" format, which is really useful. Thank you to all countries that continue to support Ukraine – our defense, our soldiers, our resilience. Stable, predictable and sufficient defense support, together with joint pressure on Russia and our own resilience here in Ukraine, including our domestic arms production, are absolutely necessary for this war to finally end. And it must end at the negotiating table
He emphasized that only the most difficult conditions for Russia on the battlefield and in international relations can force it to do what is necessary for true peace.
Today marks exactly one month since Russia rejected the US proposal for a complete and unconditional ceasefire – a month that has made it absolutely clear: Russia is the only reason for this war. Without force against Russia, there will be no willingness in Russia to accept and implement any realistic and effective proposals for peace
The President noted that Ukraine has a shortage of air defense and has to move Patriot systems around the country to temporarily provide protection to various cities
You know what happens when even one system fails: it means lives lost. In Russia, they see this as their advantage – their ability to be a terrorist state. And we must deprive them of this ability – their confidence that killings can be taken lightly. I ask you to focus primarily on air defense for Ukraine. We really need it. Ten Patriot systems – the free world has them. Now we need political decisions to make these systems work for the sake of peace. We need this result
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Today, April 11, a meeting of the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine (in the "Ramstein" format) gathered at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, with about 40 countries represented.
Following the meeting, British Defense Secretary John Healey stated that the participants of "Ramstein" announced commitments of military assistance for Ukraine worth over EUR 21 billion, which is a "record" increase in military funding for the country.
At "Ramstein," a record €21 billion in military aid was allocated to Ukraine
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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that it is necessary to recognize that peace in Ukraine seems unattainable in the near future, and also added that Germany cannot provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems at the moment, as they have already handed over 4 Patriot complexes, so allies are looking for additional means around the world.
Germany cannot provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems, so allies are looking for them all over the world - Pistorius11.04.25, 15:09 • 9126 views
At the same time, Pistorius announced a new aid package for Ukraine, which will include four IRIS-T systems and 30 Patriot missiles. The production of missiles under license in Ukraine is also being discussed.
Germany announces additional IRIS-T air defense systems and Patriot missiles for Ukraine11.04.25, 10:48 • 102136 views
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who joined the meeting via video conference, also took part in the meeting. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that Hegseth's participation confirms support for Ukraine.
Umerov stated that Hegset participated in the Ramstein meeting11.04.25, 16:09 • 8104 views
