UKRAINE DEFENSE CONTACT GROUP

The Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), also referred to as the Ramstein group, is a coalition of 56 nations, including all 32 NATO member states and 24 other countries, as well as the European Union.

Its mission is to provide military support to Ukraine in response to the 2022 Russian invasion by coordinating the ongoing provision of military equipment through monthly meetings. 

The inaugural meeting, attended by 41 countries, occurred on April 26, 2022, with the coalition expanding to 54 countries by the February 14, 2023 meeting. 

Subsequent reports from November 2023 generally indicate the participation of “more than 50” or “about 50” members.