Following a 50-day ultimatum from US President Donald Trump demanding Russia move toward a ceasefire in Ukraine, the UK and Germany are spearheading a rapid international campaign to bolster Ukraine's defenses.
Defense ministers from 52 countries convened online for the latest 'Ramstein' meeting, pledging new air defense systems, artillery shells, and drones to Kyiv. The UK alone has committed over £700 million for air defense and long-range missiles, while Germany and the UK will jointly provide 220,000 Gepard anti-aircraft shells. The coordinated push aims to pressure Russia into negotiations by significantly strengthening Ukraine's military position within the next 50 days.
NATO leaders describe this as a 'moment of maximum opportunity' to support Ukraine and force Putin to the negotiating table.
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