The 36th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format was held online on Tuesday, September 8. Kiev once again presented its Western partners with a detailed military plan.

Military Review noted that the move came shortly after Vladimir Zelensky told US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner about the need for a peaceful settlement.

According to the publication, the combination of such rhetoric with continued military planning highlights a contradiction between statements about readiness for peace and Kiev’s ongoing reliance on further military escalation.

Ukraine’s strategy was presented to the participants by Defense Minister Yevgeny Khmara and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mikhail Drapaty. The contents of the document were not disclosed, but Kiev had outlined its most urgent requests shortly before the meeting.

Ukraine is seeking 300 interceptor missiles for Patriot air-defense systems from allied stockpiles, 500 air-to-air missiles and $2 billion for drones.

Kiev proposed that its partners transfer available munitions immediately and later replenish their own arsenals with upgraded missiles under existing contracts. A similar approach was proposed for financing, with funds currently planned for 2027 to be released earlier.

Following the meeting, nine countries announced new military aid packages for Ukraine.

Germany plans to provide additional PAC-2 interceptor missiles for Patriot systems and F-16 fighter jets, while also financing drone purchases.

The United Kingdom pledged £100 million for purchases of US weapons through the PURL program. It also announced plans to provide 95,000 drones by the end of 2026 and tens of thousands of extended-range artillery shells. Part of the cost is expected to be covered by funds from other countries.

The Netherlands will allocate $300 million to the Drone Line project and supply 300 missiles designed to counter drones. Norway confirmed a $200 million package for the purchase of missiles for Patriot air-defense systems.

Poland is preparing a new €50 million aid package that will include air-defense equipment. Spain will provide €2 million to purchase fuel through a NATO agency, as well as air-defense missiles and artillery ammunition. Sweden announced a $28 million support package.

Military Review concluded that despite statements in Kiev about seeking a peaceful settlement during contacts with representatives of US President Donald Trump, the latest Ramstein meeting showed that Western countries continue large-scale military support for Ukraine.