British Defence Secretary **John Healey** and Ukrainian Minister of Defence **Denys Shmyhal** have been actively coordinating preparations for the upcoming **Ramstein-format meeting** in September. In a phone call on August 13, the two leaders aligned on key talking points, praised the UK’s organizational role, and discussed the development of joint defense production and bilateral defense‑industry projects. Healey’s involvement is seen as pivotal in the new U.S.–NATO “Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List” (PURL) mechanism—designed to streamline and prioritize arms deliveries to Ukraine. Shmyhal expressed gratitude for the UK’s robust support and engagement in both planning and execution ([Українські Національні Новини
Beyond bilateral coordination, Shmyhal also held discussions with Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. These covered Ukraine’s pressing needs such as strengthening air defense systems and expanding domestic drone production, and cemented a commitment to ongoing weekly coordination between Ukraine and its allies .
The forthcoming Ramstein meeting—formally the “Ukraine Defence Contact Group” gathering—will bring together more than 50 defence ministers and senior officials. It serves as a critical strategic platform for aligning multinational military aid, improving industrial collaboration, and reinforcing Ukraine’s defense architecture
