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The 16th Ramstein confirmed the steadfastness of the support for Ukraine from the West

Updated: Oct 14, 2023

Following the 16th Ramstein meeting held on Wednesday, October 11, in Brussels, Ukraine received half a billion dollars in assistance. R. Umerov made a corresponding statement. Currently, there are oral agreements that will be worked out, while Washington has allocated another $200 million military aid package for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The U.S. confidently maintains the first place in terms of the volume of support provided to Ukraine. The latest tranche will include air defense weapons, artillery shells, air-to-ground and anti-tank missiles.


NATO Secretary-General J. Stoltenberg stated that Russia plans to use the winter as a weapon against Ukraine. The Russian Air Force may use an unprecedented number of attack drones during assaults on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in the autumn-winter period. Additionally, the Russians have almost ceased the use of missiles, indicating an accumulation of their stockpiles, and hence, with the onset of cold weather, intensified strikes on Ukrainian stations can be expected. Accordingly, air defense and ammunition for such systems are crucial and will help Ukraine withstand another challenging winter.


Ramstein format meetings have become a universal platform for discussing aid to Ukraine, but some Western countries provide support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces unilaterally. In particular, on September 11, it was announced that Finland is allocating the 19th military aid package for Ukraine. Lithuania is also assisting the Ukrainian Armed Forces, with launcher units for the NASAMS air defense systems set to be delivered soon.


The meeting of Ukraine's allies in Brussels confirmed the unwavering support for Ukraine from the West. Specifically, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that America will support Ukraine as much as needed. Ukraine's Western partners recognize that Russia and its proxies have become a source of military and hybrid threats that can be overcome through support for Ukraine. Therefore, despite the increasing geopolitical turbulence in the world, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will continue to receive the necessary weaponry consistently. The Russian army has lost its most trained personnel and a significant amount of military equipment, but its potential is not exhausted. Putin will not cease attacking Ukraine, escalating the threat to Europe. Russia must suffer unacceptable losses - only then will its occupation army stop, and the Kremlin will be ready for real negotiations. Consequently, the supply of necessary weaponry to the Ukrainian army is the only way to restore peace and stability to Europe.


Source: oglavnom.top

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