The next, 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in the Ramstein format will take place at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on 19 March, Radio Liberty has reported, quoting the press service of the US Air Force in Europe.
"US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin plans to hold a personal meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on 19 March 2024. Austin has once again invited defence ministers and senior military officials from around the world to discuss the crisis in Ukraine and the various security challenges facing US allies and partners," it said.
The previous meeting was held online on 14 February and focused on the need to strengthen air defence, artillery systems and drones.