Following the recent meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the ‘Ramstein’ format, international partners have pledged one of the largest budgets for Ukraine’s support, amounting to $38 billion for the year 2026.

Over $6 billion is allocated to specific aid packages, including more than $2.5 billion for Ukrainian drones, over $500 million for PURL, $2 billion for air defense systems, and funds for artillery ammunition, training, naval capabilities, and other areas.

According to Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, under the President’s directive, agreements were reached with several European partners for the urgent supply of Patriot missiles from their stockpiles. The exact quantity will be finalized after approval by the leadership of the respective partner countries, with hopes for swift delivery.

The United Kingdom is contributing £500 million towards air defense and £150 million to the PURL initiative, totaling £3 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2026. Germany is allocating at least €1 billion for drone procurement, funding an air defense ‘dome’ project over Ukrainian cities, and drone assault units within its €11.5 billion aid budget for Ukraine.

Norway has earmarked $7 billion for 2026, including $1.4 billion for drones, $700 million for air defense, $200 million for artillery, and $125 million for PURL. The Netherlands has committed to allocating at least 0.25% of its GDP to Ukraine’s defense in 2026 and announced a €90 million contribution to PURL.

Belgium will allocate €1 billion for military aid this year. Sweden announced its 24th aid package of €1.2 billion and a €100 million contribution to PURL, totaling €3.7 billion for the year. Denmark declared an increase in its military aid budget for Ukraine by $425 million, reaching a total of $2 billion in 2026.

Spain is providing $1.2 billion in 2026, while Canada allocates $50 million for the ‘Danish model’ and $45 million for medical support. Iceland contributes $8 million to the PURL initiative and $2.4 million for arms procurement through the NSATU trust fund.

Lithuania is allocating $265 million this year, and Latvia will provide at least 0.25% of its GDP for Ukraine’s support. Estonia will also direct at least 0.25% of its GDP to bolster Ukraine’s defense. Australia announced a new contribution to the PURL initiative.

Portugal announced contributions to PURL and the ‘Czech initiative’, including the transfer of armored vehicles and drones under the SAFE program. Turkey will enhance Ukraine’s air defense with its contribution. Slovenia announced an aid package of $5 million.

At the meeting, Ukraine presented its defense goals for the year, agreed upon by the President and military leaders, with a clear plan and specific solutions to be implemented with partners. Mykhailo Fedorov expressed gratitude to each country participating in the ‘Ramstein’ format for their strong contributions to Ukraine’s defense.

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