BERLIN (Reuters) -German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday that a regular gathering of allies aimed at speeding up and synchronising arms deliveries to Ukraine was best kept under U.S.

The next meeting in the Ramstein format may take place as early as February. Partner countries have already agreed on this meeting, announces Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, according to Radio Svoboda.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that he will attend the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, also known as the Ramstein format, in Germany on 9 January. Source: Zelenskyy's evening speech Quote: "Tomorrow,

According to Umerov, Kyiv wants the United States to "remain and strengthen its presence" during future Ramstein meetings. “We have already noted that we are planning the next Ramstein meeting for February,

The allies agreed on plans to support Ukraine within the Ramstein format. They include steps to develop Ukraine's defense capabilities until 2027, reports the US Department of Defense. The United States has published a joint statement by the leaders of eight coalitions within the framework of the Ramstein meeting.