The Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG, also known as the Ramstein group[1][2]) is an alliance of 57 countries (all 32 member states of NATO and 25 other countries) and the European Union supporting the defence of Ukraine by sending military equipment in response to the 2022 Russian invasion.[3] The group coordinates the ongoing donation of military aid at monthly meetings.[4] A first meeting took place between 41 countries on 26 April 2022, and the coalition comprised 54 countries at the time of the 14 February 2023 meeting.[5] As of November 2023[update] reports of meetings usually state "more than 50" or "about 50" members.[6]
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- ^ "Ukraine Latest: G-7 Foreign Ministers Plan to Meet in Munich". Bloomberg.com. 2023-02-12. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ "Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 14, 2023". Institute for the Study of War. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
- ^ Seligman, Lara; McLeary, Paul (1 May 2023). "The little-known group that's saving Ukraine". Politico. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ^ Jim Garamone (14 February 2023). "Austin: Contact Group Continues Stand With Ukrainian People". US Department of Defense (DOD News). Retrieved 23 February 2023.
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