New Ramstein meeting and UK-German air defenses for Ukraine - Tuesday brief

Defense minister reports on Ramstein meeting: 15 nations to strengthen Ukraine's military

Ukraine will continue receiving military support from its allies in 2026. 15 countries made specific commitments.

Shmyhal recalled that in 2025, partners pledged nearly $5 billion to Ukrainian defense production and another $5 billion for the purchase of US weapons for Ukraine. These were record amounts, and maintaining this momentum in 2026 is crucial.

Britain announces massive air defense package for Ukraine

The United Kingdom announced a major air defense aid package for Ukraine worth nearly €685 million during a Ramstein-format meeting.

"Kyiv will receive air defence systems, missiles, and automated turrets to shoot down drones," Healey said.

Germany strengthens Ukraine's air defenses with Patriots and IRIS-T delivery

"Since our last meeting, we have significantly strengthened Ukraine's air defense, in particular through the delivery of two Patriot systems promised in August, which was made possible thanks to our Norwegian partners, as well as the delivery of the ninth Iris-T system," Pistorius says.

Russian oil prices fall to lowest level since start of war — Bloomberg

Russian oil prices have fallen to their lowest level since the start of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine amid tighter Western sanctions and a drop in global prices.

Zelenskyy's office details deploying Coalition of the Willing support forces

The leaders of the countries participating in the Coalition of the Willing have expressed their readiness to deploy support forces in Ukraine as part of security guarantees after the end of the war.