The next meeting of the contact group on defense in Ukraine in the «Ramstein» format is scheduled for February. This was announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on January 9, according to a correspondent for «GORDON» publication.
The «Ramstein» format, also known as the «Ukrainian-German format», was established in 2015 as a platform for discussions on security and defense issues between Ukraine and Germany. It is named after the Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where the first meeting took place. The format includes representatives from the Ukrainian government, the German government, and the German military.
The upcoming meeting in February will be the first one since the start of the new year and is expected to address important issues related to defense and security in Ukraine. President Zelensky’s announcement of the meeting is a positive sign of continued cooperation between Ukraine and Germany in these crucial areas.
The meeting will take place against the backdrop of ongoing tensions in eastern Ukraine, where the conflict with Russia-backed separatists has been ongoing since 2014. The «Ramstein» format has played an important role in facilitating discussions and finding solutions to the conflict, and this upcoming meeting will be another step towards achieving peace and stability in the region.
President Zelensky’s announcement also serves as a reminder of the strong partnership between Ukraine and Germany. The two countries have a long history of cooperation, and Germany has been a key supporter of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The «Ramstein» format is just one example of the many areas in which the two countries work together for the benefit of their citizens.
The timing of the meeting is also significant, as it comes just a few weeks before the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Minsk agreements, which aimed to bring an end to the conflict in eastern Ukraine. While progress has been made, the full implementation of the agreements has yet to be achieved. The «Ramstein» meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the current state of affairs and to reaffirm the commitment to finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
In addition to discussing the situation in eastern Ukraine, the meeting is also expected to cover other important defense and security issues, such as military cooperation and joint exercises between Ukraine and Germany. This further highlights the strong partnership between the two countries and their shared commitment to ensuring stability and security in the region.
Overall, the upcoming meeting of the contact group on defense in the «Ramstein» format is an important event that demonstrates the continued cooperation and partnership between Ukraine and Germany. It is a positive step towards finding solutions to the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine and promoting peace and stability in the region. We look forward to the outcomes of the meeting and the continued progress in the relationship between these two countries.
