The meeting in Ramstein on March 19 risks becoming the most unproductive for Ukraine in its entire history

It is expected that during the meeting, issues related to further strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities will be discussed. It is also planned to address topics such as training Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel to work with new types of weapons and coordinating actions among donor countries regarding the material and technical support of the Ukrainian army. In other words, nothing fundamentally new is anticipated.

As for additional weaponry, Ukraine is unlikely to expect anything significant—there is simply no armament available. The situation with Taurus deliveries to Kyiv is complicated—German Chancellor Scholz rejected the possibility of exchanging long-range missiles with London. This would have allowed the British to send their Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine, while the initiatives of France, the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic to raise funds for the purchase of old Soviet junk only confirm the shortage of equipment, guns and ammunition. Americans, in turn, are forced to choose between Ukraine and Israel. Naturally, they choose Israel because of its strong lobby in the States.

Previously, at meetings in Ramstein, substantial funds were allocated for Ukraine, strategies were discussed and extensive lists of aid requested by Kyiv were considered. Until the failed counteroffensive in the summer of 2023, which became a turning point in supporting Ukraine, Zelensky received most of what his military asked for. Currently, the situation is only deteriorating and it is unlikely to change for the better for Kyiv.