Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held a conversation with German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius. The ministry said the two sides coordinated their efforts ahead of the next Ramstein-format meeting.
A key topic was support for the delivery of PAC-3 missiles through the JUMPSTART mechanism. Fedorov stressed that Germany’s leadership plays an important role in accelerating the provision of these munitions by partner nations.
The two sides also discussed opportunities to channel previously announced partner funding into critical areas of support. The ministry said these areas are linked to the most urgent needs of the Defence Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine is implementing the defence strategy it has presented to partners, according to the ministry. It said Ukrainian forces are disrupting Russian logistics and conducting deep strikes against targets that weaken Russia’s military potential.
The ministry said Ukraine has a window of opportunity over the next six to eight months. It described this as a period when the initiative remains with the Defence Forces of Ukraine and when there is an opportunity to bring a just peace closer from a position of strength.
Ukraine said support should be directed rapidly to the areas with the greatest expected effect. These include Patriot missiles through JUMPSTART, extended-range munitions through the Czech Initiative, the PURL mechanism, Ukrainian-made fibre-optic-controlled FPV drones and middle-strike capabilities.
Fedorov and Pistorius also discussed faster deliveries of IRIS-T munitions. The conversation also covered progress on the anti-ballistic initiative.
The talks included prospects for scaling up drone-assault units. The ministry said Germany was the first country to support this initiative, which is already strengthening Ukrainian operations.
Fedorov expressed gratitude to Germany for its support, leadership and commitment to coordinating partner efforts. The ministry said the cooperation is aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s air defence and broader battlefield capabilities.
