Following the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine’s Defense in the Ramstein format, which took place on February 12 in Brussels, Kyiv’s partners confirmed one of the largest amounts of support in the format’s history—nearly $38 billion for 2026.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called the meeting one of the most successful and announced that allied commitments had reached record levels. According to him, approximately $35 billion has already been confirmed, and the total amount of announced assistance is approaching $38 billion.
The main focus of the new package is strengthening air defense and developing unmanned systems:
significant funds for the purchase and production of drones;
$2 billion directly for air defense systems;
delivery of missiles for Patriot missile systems;
development of capabilities for “deep strikes” and assault drone units.
At least 17 countries have announced new contributions. Key contributors include:
The United Kingdom – one of the largest packages, including £500 million for urgent air defense support and a total of £3 billion in aid through 2026;
Germany – at least €1 billion for drones, additional Patriot missiles, and other commitments.
Experts note that this level of aid for the year ahead is an unprecedented signal of allied unity and readiness to continue long-term support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war.