The Ukraine Defense Contact Group, a consortium of about 50 partner nations, will convene its 26th meeting under the auspices of the United Kingdom for the first time, marking a shift from the usual U.S. leadership. This forum was established by former U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to coordinate weapons support following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
The meeting, scheduled to take place at NATO headquarters in Brussels, aims to address the priorities for Ukraine as the international community continues to support the country in its fight against Russian President Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion. The British Ministry of Defense stated that the meeting will focus on these crucial discussions.
