The Ukrainian Defense Minister Denis Shmyhal and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held a meeting in the "Ramstein" format, where they discussed a new initiative that will allow allies to procure American weapons for Ukraine, including Patriot systems.

Denis Shmyhal reported on this.

Shmyhal stated: "We also talked about a new initiative that will enable our allies to buy American weaponry, particularly Patriot systems, for Ukraine.

We thank all the countries that have expressed readiness to support".

Background: During the video conference of the Contact Group in the "Ramstein" format on July 21, Shmyhal stated that to meet military procurement needs in 2025 and to shift the war back to Russian territory, Ukraine requires $6 billion.