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War in Ukraine
Strikes on Russian oil production taking effect; Germany provides added €500M as Ramstein meeting promises more weapons; Western sanctions hit Russian railways
Mar. 20
NATO
Australia deployed an RAAF E-7A Wedgetail AWACS aircraft to monitor threats to aid supply routes for Ukraine for six months in October after a US request.
Mar. 19
War in Ukraine
As Ukraine enters the third year of full-scale war, the Ukraine Defense Contact Group discussed air defenses, artillery systems, and F-16 fighters, and launched a multi-national Drone Coalition.
Feb. 16
Armed Forces of Ukraine
For the first time the US came empty-handed to the latest Ramstein meeting as the Pentagon chief said it has run out of money to supply Ukraine with the capabilities needed to defend itself.
Jan. 25
War in Ukraine
At Tuesday’s “Ramstein” meeting, Allies agreed to provide long-range weapons and to strengthen Ukraine’s capabilities by way of aviation, anti-aircraft, maritime security, and artillery coalitions.
Jan. 24
US
Lloyd Austin finally put concerns that weapons supplied to Ukraine could have been mismanaged to bed, following earlier criticism of the application of US control measures by the Pentagon.
Jan. 24
France
Slated to attend the meeting Rustem Umerov canceled his visit to Paris at the last moment “for security reasons” but participated in the event chaired by his French counterpart online.
Jan. 18