Overview

• Representatives from about 50 nations met in London for the 30th Ukraine Defense Contact Group, signaling continued and intensified military support for Kyiv.
• President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine secured new air defense systems and partner readiness to keep financing U.S. weapons through the PURL program, with added funding discussions for Ukrainian long-range drones.
• The UK reported its International Fund for Ukraine has surpassed £2 billion and has delivered more than 1,000 air defense systems, over 600 uncrewed aerial systems, electronic warfare systems and air defense radars, with thousands of UK-built long-range one-way attack drones funded for delivery over the next 12 months.
• Ukraine’s defence ministry cited EU plans for 2 million rounds of ammunition and potential European Peace Facility funding for U.S. weaponry, while Germany will provide two Patriot systems and contribute €500 million to PURL alongside €300 million for Ukrainian long-range drones.
• Additional pledges include Netherlands funding for F-16 sustainment, Norway’s planned $8 billion in 2026, Canada’s contributions to PURL and Ukrainian drones, and a Danish joint venture for long-range weapons, as commanders pressed for stronger air and missile defenses and long-range strike capabilities.