In 2025, security assistance to Ukraine will exceed the figures for all previous years of full-scale war.
This was announced by the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov.
Following the 28th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine’s Defence in the Ramstein format, the partners announced new aid packages and important support steps.
The UK announced a record-breaking £350 million in assistance for the supply of drones – which will allow Ukraine to receive 100,000 drones in 2025. In total, this year’s British military support amounts to £4.5 billion, of which £247 million will be used to train the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Germany has approved a new €5 billion military aid package. It includes funding for long-range weapons to be produced in Ukraine and the transfer of air defence systems, weapons and ammunition.
The Netherlands is providing a €400 million aid package that includes a mine countermeasures ship, boats and maritime drones.
Belgium has announced a long-term initiative – annual assistance to Ukraine of €1 billion until 2029 and the transfer of a mine countermeasures ship.
Norway is allocating $700 million for drones – with a focus on supporting the Ukrainian defence industry – and $50 million to the NSATU Trust Fund.
Canada is allocating $45 million for drones, electronic warfare equipment, IT solutions, and Coyote and Bison armoured vehicles.
Sweden will allocate €440 million for international programmes to purchase artillery ammunition, drones and other weapons for Ukraine.