The "Ramstein-9" meeting of defense ministers of allied countries is already underway and the first results are known. So far, Ukraine has not received everything we need, but there are positive results.
In particular, the new "Ramstein" never became aviation. Political technologist Mykhailo Sheitelman told the media about this.
In addition, our country did not receive ATACMS long-range missiles. The United States has said there are a small number. However, this is where the negative news from the meeting of the defense ministers ends.
The most positive news is that the United States has committed to helping the Armed Forces counteroffensive. This is the main news, the political technologist emphasized.
According to him, the amount of weapons that the partners decide to transfer to Ukraine is determined at the political level, and not directly at a meeting of defense ministers. Thus, the heads of the defense departments mostly evaluate the course of hostilities. So, this statement shows that the Allies "will not abandon us in the middle of the road."
The political technologist noted that currently providing our state with even ammunition is much more important. After all, the planes might not have time to reach the probable spring counteroffensive. At the same time, ammunition is important on the front line.
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin announced during the Ramstein meeting that 8 countries would provide tanks to Ukraine. So, Germany, Poland, Canada, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands will supply Leopard tanks. At the same time, the USA and the Czech Republic will provide additional tanks to the T-72 already received from Poland.
In addition, the USA, Germany and the Netherlands will send Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, and France and Italy will send SAMP/T air defense systems. According to Austin, other countries have agreed to help Ukraine supply ammunition. However, it is not yet known when exactly our state will receive the above aid from the allies.
The head of the Pentagon also said that the partner countries will continue to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia and will do everything to ensure that our country receives the necessary assistance that it is promised.