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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius, (left) U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (middle) and Ukrainian Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov, right, attend the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. The world leaders met to maintain close coordination between Allies and partners while continuously reviewing defense forces and making decisions regarding the movement of forces within Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Ukrainian Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov attend the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. Austin met with his NATO counterparts and more than 40 other nations to discuss both current and future defense needs of Ukraine.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Ukrainian Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov attend the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. Austin met with his NATO counterparts and more than 40 other nations to discuss both current and future defense needs of Ukraine.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius watches a video message from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. Germany named Pistorius the country’s newest defence minister Jan. 17, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - More than 40 countries participate in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group hosted by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley at Ramstein Air Base Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. The U.S. is committed to supporting Ukraine to deter and defend against further aggression and build a democratic, independent, sovereign and prosperous country.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - Turkish Minister of Defence Hulusi Akar speaks during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. The world leaders met to maintain close coordination between Allies and partners while continuously reviewing defense forces and making decisions regarding the movement of forces within Europe.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom Ben Wallace participates in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. The world leaders met to maintain close coordination between Allies and partners while continuously reviewing defense forces and making decisions regarding the movement of forces within Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III host the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. The U.S. will continue consulting Allies and partners to provide additional support to the Ukrainian people as they defend their country and democracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius and U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley attend the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. The Ukraine Defense Contact Group, a U.S. Secretary of Defense initiative, brings together global Allies and partners to discuss Ukraine's security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius speaks during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. Ministers of defense and key leaders from more than 40 countries gathered to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and various issues facing the U.S. Allies, and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Iceland Minister of Foreign Affairs Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, watches a video message from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. Ministers of defense and key leaders from more than 40 countries gathered to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and various issues facing the U.S. Allies, and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III host the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. The U.S. will continue consulting Allies and partners to provide additional support to the Ukrainian people as they defend their country and democracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosts the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023, to discuss the current and future defense needs of Ukraine. Close coordination between the U.S., Allies and partners is critical to continuously reviewing defense forces within Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius gives his first public remarks since being appointed defence minister at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. Pistorius is participating in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, a U.S. Secretary of Defense initiative, which brings together global Allies and partners to discuss Ukraine's security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius gives his first public remarks since being appointed defence minister at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. Pistorius is participating in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, a U.S. Secretary of Defense initiative, which brings together global Allies and partners to discuss Ukraine's security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius gives his first public remarks since being appointed defence minister at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. Pistorius is participating in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, a U.S. Secretary of Defense initiative, which brings together global Allies and partners to discuss Ukraine's security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley speaks during a press conference following the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. The U.S. will continue consulting Allies and partners to provide additional support to the Ukrainian people as they defend their country and democracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks during a press conference following the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. The world leaders met to maintain close coordination between Allies and partners while continuously reviewing defense forces and making decisions regarding the movement of forces within Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley speaks during a press conference following the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. The U.S. will continue consulting Allies and partners to provide additional support to the Ukrainian people as they defend their country and democracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley speaks during a press conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. The U.S. is committed to supporting Ukraine to deter and defend against further aggression and build a democratic, independent, sovereign and prosperous country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - Swedish Minister of Defence Pål Jonson and Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen sign a statement of intent during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. The statement is aimed to strengthen the bilateral partnership in security. Finland and Sweden are committed to support Ukraine and respond to its urgent need of defense material. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - A statement of intent is signed by the Finnish Minister of Defence and the Swedish Minister of Defence during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. Finland and Sweden have a shared interest in upholding the fundamental principles of international law, preserving the European security order and security in their neighborhood and in strengthening the European and Transatlantic cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley speaks during a press conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. The U.S. is committed to supporting Ukraine to deter and defend against further aggression and build a democratic, independent, sovereign and prosperous country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for eighth UDCG

Published Jan. 25, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley host the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. The U.S. will continue consulting Allies and partners to provide additional support to the Ukrainian people as they defend their country and democracy.